adjective. More prominent or important than others, especially in position or rank: synonym: chief.

adjective. First in physical position or place.

adverb. Above all else; most importantly.

adverb. In the front or first position.

First in place, time, quality, station, honor, or dignity.

adjective. First in time or place; most advanced; chief in rank or dignity.

adjective. first, either in time or in space

adjective. of a higher rank or position; paramount

adjective. closest to the bow

adverb. in front

adverb. prominently forward

adverb. before anything else

adverb. prominently forward

adjective. situated closest to the bow

adjective. preceding all others in spatial position

adjective. ranking above all others

"Among them, the foremost is the old commandment, as old as the oldest documents of any nation: Thou shalt not kill!"

head foremost  to put one's best foot foremost  

best  fore  front  

Jewish  Swedish  ablest  competent  eminent  

ahead  all-absorbing  antecedent  anterior  arch