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Definition of most (adjective)
- (superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number
- "who has the most apples?"; "most people like eggs"; "most fishes have fins"
- antonym: fewest
- 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
- "made the most money he could"; "what attracts the most attention?"; "made the most of a bad deal"
- antonym: least
MOST adverb
Definition of most (adverb)
- used to form the superlative
- "the king cobra is the most dangerous snake"
- synonyms: to the highest degree
- antonym: least
- very
- "a most welcome relief"
- (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
- "the 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"
- synonyms: about, almost, near, nearly, nigh, virtually, well-nigh
Source: Princeton University Wordnet