Most meaning

What does “most” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“most” is an adjective and adverb with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: (superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number.

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”
Oppositesfewest
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?”
Oppositesleast

adverb

used to form the superlative
“the king cobra is the most dangerous snake”
Synonymsto the highest degree
Oppositesleast
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”
Synonymsabout almost nearly near nigh virtually well-nigh

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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