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DEFINITIONS OF: most

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adj (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”
Antonyms:
fewest
(superlative of `few' used with count nouns and usually preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the smallest in number

adj 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”
Antonyms:
least
the superlative of `little' that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by `the'; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

adv used to form the superlative

“the king cobra is the most dangerous snake”
Synonyms:
to the highest degree
Antonyms:
least, to the lowest degree
used to form the superlative

adv very

“a most welcome relief”

adv (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

“most everyone agrees”
Synonyms:
about, almost, near, nearly, nigh, virtually, well-nigh
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