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English adjective: most

1. most (superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number


SamplesWho has the most apples?.
Most people like eggs.
Most fishes have fins.


Domain usagesuperlative


Antonymsfewest

2. most the superlative of `much' that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by `the'; a quantifier meaning the greatest in amount or extent or degree


SamplesMade the most money he could.
What attracts the most attention?.
Made the most of a bad deal.


Domain usagesuperlative


Antonymsleast


English adverb: most

1. most used to form the superlative


SamplesThe king cobra is the most dangerous snake.


Synonymsto the highest degree


Antonymsleast, to the lowest degree

2. most very


SamplesA most welcome relief.


Domain usageintensifier, intensive

3. most (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but


SamplesThe job is (just) about done.
The baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded.
We're almost finished.
The car all but ran her down.
He nearly fainted.
Talked for nigh onto 2 hours.
The recording is well-nigh perfect.
Virtually all the parties signed the contract.
I was near exhausted by the run.
Most everyone agrees.


Synonymsabout, almost, near, nearly, nigh, virtually, well-nigh









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