Hindmost and Headmost

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Hindmost adjective - Following all others of the same kind in order or time.

Usage example: the hindmost wagon in the caravan had the roughest ride because of the deep ruts and dust created by the others

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Headmost is an antonym for hindmost.

Headmost adjective - Coming before all others in time or order.

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Hindmost is an antonym for headmost.

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