Hindmost

Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪndmoʊst/

Definitions of hindmost

adjective located at or forming the rear; furthest back

Example Sentences

A1 The hindmost car in the race finished last.

A2 The hindmost player on the team struggled to keep up with the others.

B1 The hindmost house on the street was the smallest.

B2 The hindmost row of seats in the theater offered a great view of the stage.

C1 The hindmost section of the book contained the most important information.

C2 The hindmost part of the train was reserved for first-class passengers.

Examples of hindmost in a Sentence

formal The hindmost car in the convoy was the slowest.

informal I always like to be the hindmost in line when we go hiking.

slang Don't be the hindmost in the race, pick up the pace!

figurative His hindmost thoughts were of regret as he watched the opportunity slip away.

Grammatical Forms of hindmost

• past tense: hindered
• plural: hindmosts
• comparative: more hindmost
• superlative: most hindmost
• present tense: hindmosts
• future tense: will be hindmost
• perfect tense: have been hindmost
• continuous tense: is being hindmost
• singular: hindmost
• positive degree: hindmost
• infinitive: to hindmost
• gerund: hindmosting
• participle: hindmosted

Origin and Evolution of hindmost

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'hindmost' originated from Middle English, derived from the combination of 'hind' meaning 'back' or 'rear' and 'most' meaning 'furthest'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'hindmost' has retained its original meaning of 'furthest back' or 'last in order', and is still used in modern English with the same connotation.