Engelsk ordbok



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Engelsk adjektiv: most

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


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningWho has the most apples?.
Most people like eggs.
Most fishes have fins.


Overordnet anvendelsesuperlative


Uttrykk med motsatt betydning (antonymer)fewest

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


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningMade the most money he could.
What attracts the most attention?.
Made the most of a bad deal.


Overordnet anvendelsesuperlative


Uttrykk med motsatt betydning (antonymer)least


Engelsk adverb: most

1. most used to form the superlative


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningThe king cobra is the most dangerous snake.


Ord med samme betydning (synonymer)to the highest degree


Uttrykk med motsatt betydning (antonymer)least, to the lowest degree

2. most very


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningA most welcome relief.


Overordnet anvendelseintensifier, intensive

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


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningThe 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.


Ord med samme betydning (synonymer)about, almost, near, nearly, nigh, virtually, well-nigh









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