“most”

Definitions

• adjective

  (superlative of ‘many’ used with count nouns and often preceded by ‘the’) quantifier meaning the greatest in number

  Synonyms: about, absolutely, ace, acme, almost, approximately, authority, authorization, best, better, body, boss

  Antonyms: fewest

  • Example:“Who has the most apples?”
  • Example:“Most people like eggs.”

• adjective

  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

  Antonyms: least

  • Example:“… made the most money he could”
  • Example:“What attracts the most attention?”

• adverb

  used to form the superlative, greatest in size or degree

  Synonyms: to the highest degree

  Antonyms: least

  • Example:“The king cobra is the most dangerous snake.”

• adverb

  very

  • Example:“a most welcome relief”

• adverb

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

  Synonyms: about, almost, nearly, near, nigh, virtually

  • Example:“The job is (just) about done.”
  • Example:“The baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded.”