foremost

English Thesaurus

1. preceding all others in spatial position (adj.all)

similar	:	front,
definition	:	relating to or located in the front (adj.all)

2. ranking above all others (adj.all)

similar	:	best,
definition	:	(superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities (adj.all)

3. situated closest to the bow (adj.all)

similar	:	fore,
definition	:	situated at or toward the bow of a vessel (adj.all)