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most
(m/oU/st )

adjective (a)

  • (superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number(adj.all)
    Example:
    Who has the most apples?.
    Most people like eggs.
    Most fishes have fins.
    Antonym:
    fewest
    source: wordnet30
  • 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(adj.all)
    Example:
    Made the most money he could.
    What attracts the most attention?.
    Made the most of a bad deal.
    Antonym:
    least
    source: wordnet30
  • Consisting of the greatest number or quantity; greater in number or quantity than all the rest; nearly all.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

adverb (r)

  • used to form the superlative(adv.all)
    Example:
    The king cobra is the most dangerous snake.
    Synonym:
    least, to the highest degree, to the lowest degree
    Antonym:
    least, to the lowest degree
    source: wordnet30
  • very(adv.all)
    Example:
    A most welcome relief.
    Synonym:
    much
    source: wordnet30
  • (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but(adv.all)
    Example:
    The baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded.
    We're almost finished.
    Most everyone agrees.
    source: wordnet30
  • In the greatest or highest degree.(adverb)
    source: webster1913
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