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MOST adjective

Definition of most (adjective)

  1. (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
  2. 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)

  1. used to form the superlative
  2. very
    • "a most welcome relief"
  3. (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

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