English to English
most
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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.
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.
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.
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