Which of the following words is closest in meaning to “Utmost”?

Utmost means greatest possible; maximum.

• Correct answer - maximum: it has the same meaning as Utmost.
• parallel: side by side and equidistant - wrong, it does not mean the same as Utmost.
• limited: restricted - wrong, it does not mean the same as Utmost.
• distant: far away - wrong, it does not mean the same as Utmost.