Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
above-all-else
Phrase
/əˈbʌv ɔl ɛls/
Definition
A phrase used to indicate that something is the most important consideration.
Examples
- Above all else, we must ensure the safety of our community.
- The teacher emphasized that, above all else, students should strive for honesty.
- Above all else, family comes first in our lives.
Meaning
This term emphasizes the highest priority of a particular aspect or principle over everything else.
Synonyms
- most important
- primarily
- first and foremost
