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As adjectives the difference between august and uppermost

is that august is noble, venerable, majestic, awe-inspiring, often of the highest social class sometimes used ironically while uppermost is at, or nearest the top of something.

As a verb august

is to make ripe.

As a proper noun August

is the eighth month of the Gregorian calendar, following July and preceding September. Abbreviation: Aug or Aug.

As an adverb uppermost is

in the highest position.

august

English

Etymology 1

From (etyl) .

Adjective

(en-adj)
  • Noble, venerable, majestic, awe-inspiring, often of the highest social class (sometimes used ironically).
  • an august patron of the arts
  • Of noble birth.
  • august lineage
    Derived terms
    * augustly * augustness

    Etymology 2

    From August

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To make ripe
  • To bring to realisation
  • Anagrams

    * ----

    uppermost

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • At, or nearest the top of something.
  • Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In the highest position.