Foremost

Meaning

most importantly; above all; in the first place

most important; leading; first in rank or position

Example Sentences

First and foremost, we need to ensure safety.

She is one of the foremost experts in the field.

Synonyms

primarily, chiefly, principally, mainly, leading, chief, principal, primary, top

Entry 1

primarily, chiefly, principally, mainly

Entry 2

leading, chief, principal, primary, top

Antonyms

lastly, finally, ultimately, least importantly, minor, insignificant, secondary

Entry 1

lastly, finally, ultimately, least importantly

Entry 2

minor, insignificant, secondary

Collocations

first and foremost, foremost among, foremost concern, foremost priority, foremost authority, foremost importance, foremost expert, foremost leader

Entry 1

first and foremost, foremost among, foremost concern, foremost priority

Entry 2

foremost authority, foremost importance, foremost expert, foremost leader