Upmost vs. Utmost 

"Upmost" vs. "Utmost" in English

What Is Their Main Difference?

Both are adjectives. However, 'upmost' indicates that something or someone is in the highest position, whereas, 'utmost' means to a large extent.

Differences

'Utmost' means to a large extent, whereas, 'upmost' refers to something or someone that is in the highest position. Look at the examples below:

Example

Mental peace is the utmost important thing to me.

The book is on the upmost shelf of the cabinet.

Similarities

They only have nearly identical dictations.

Are They Interchangeable?

These adjectives are completely different. 'Upmost' refers to the highest position, whereas, 'utmost' means to a large extent. Compare:

Example

✓ Being able to communicate effectively is of utmost importance to us.

X Being able to communicate effectively is of upmost importance to us.

As you can see, this one is wrong.

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