Definition

The highest or uppermost position or level.

Example

The topmost shelf is where I keep my favorite books.

Conversation

Have you seen the topmost tier of that new cake shop?

Yeah, it looks amazing! I heard their desserts are the best around.

I really want to try the topmost layer of that chocolate cake.

Let's go this weekend and see if it lives up to the hype!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Topmost → It is formed from "top" (from Old English "top", meaning the highest point) and "-most" (meaning the furthest or greatest extent). The word "topmost" means the highest point or the utmost position.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'highest point' ('top') and the 'furthest extent' ('-most') to remember that 'topmost' refers to the very highest position.

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