above all

adverbial phrase

Meaning

Most importantly; more than anything else.

Examples

Above all, remember to stay calm during the interview.
She values honesty above all in her friendships.

Synonyms: mainly, primarily, first and foremost, paramountly

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above all

adverbial phrase

Pronunciation: /əˈbʌv ɔːl/

Definition

Most importantly; more than anything else.

Examples

Above all, remember to stay calm during the interview.
She values honesty above all in her friendships.

Synonyms of above all

Words with a similar meaning to above all:

mainly
primarily
first and foremost
paramountly

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