utmost · adjective always before noun /ˈʌt.məʊst/Full view
utmost
C1 used to emphasize how important or serious something is
Dictionary examples:

a matter of the utmost importance

The situation needs to be handled with the utmost care.

Learner example:

In my opinion, there are features of utmost importance that should be [careful]ly checked. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; Spanish)

utmost · noun /ˈʌt.məʊst/
do your utmost
C1 to try as hard as you can to do something
Dictionary example:

We did our utmost to finish the project on time.

Learner example:

In addition, we l[i]ve in a materialistic society where we all do our utmost in order to make ends meet, but we are never satisfied. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; Greek)

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