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determiner
- 1. greatest in amount, quantity, or degree: "they've had the most success"
pronoun
- 1. the greatest amount or quantity: "we had the most to lose"
adverb
- 1. forming the superlative of adjectives and adverbs, especially those of more than one syllable: "the most important event of my life"
- 2. to the greatest extent: "the things he most enjoyed"
MOST definition: 1. the biggest number or amount of; more than anything or anyone else: 2. used to form the…. Learn more.
used to form the superlative. adverb. very. “a most welcome relief”. adverb. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but. “ most everyone agrees”. synonyms: about, almost, near, nearly, nigh, virtually, well-nigh. Pronunciation.
most. (mōst) adj. Superlative of many much. 1. a. Greatest in number: won the most votes. b. Greatest in amount, extent, or degree: has the most compassion. 2. In the greatest number of instances: Most fish have fins. n. 1. The greatest amount or degree: She has the most to gain. 2. Slang The greatest, best, or most exciting.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English most1 /məʊst $ moʊst/ S1 W1 adverb 1 [ used before an adjective or adverb to form the superlative] having the greatest amount of a particular quality OPP least She’s one of the most experienced teachers in the district. The most important thing is to stay calm.
A2. almost all of something, or a group of people or things: Most people think he's guilty. Most of our students walk to school. She wears jeans most of the time. More examples. most quantifier (MORE THAN) B2. a larger amount than anyone or anything else: This one costs the most. Which of you earns most? the most. B1.
What does the word most mean? There are 38 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word most, 15 of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. most has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. military (Old English) mathematics (Old English) See meaning & use.
most (mōst), adj., [ superl. of much or many with more as compar.] in the greatest quantity, amount, measure, degree, or number: to win the most votes. in the majority of instances: Most operations are successful. greatest, as in size or extent: the most talent.
