uppermost

/ˌʌpərˈmoʊst/
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Definitions of uppermost
  1. adjective
    at or nearest to the top
    “the uppermost book in the pile”
    synonyms: topmost, upmost
    top
    situated at the top or highest position
  2. adverb
    in or into the highest position
    “the blade turned uppermost”
  3. adverb
    in or into the most prominent position, as in the mind
    “say what comes uppermost”
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