Definition of most Most

/mowˈst/ - [mowst] - most

We found 16 definitions of most from 5 different sources.

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WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

some, more, most

most - 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"
most - (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"
  superlative the superlative form of an adjective or adverb; "`fastest' is the superlative of the adjective `fast'"; "`least famous' is the superlative degree of the adjective `famous'"; "`most surely' is the superlative of the adverb `surely'"

Adverb

most - used to form the superlative; "the king cobra is the most dangerous snake"
  to the highest degree
most - very; "a most welcome relief"
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary πŸ“˜

  • most (a.)
    Consisting of the greatest number or quantity; greater in number or quantity than all the rest; nearly all.
  • most (a.)
    Greatest in degree; as, he has the most need of it.
  • most (a.)
    Highest in rank; greatest.
  • most (a.)
    In the greatest or highest degree.

Proverbs DictionaryProverbs Dictionary πŸ“—

  • most
    Do as most do, and fewest will speak ill of thee.
  • most
    Most take all.

Part of speech

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  • most, noun, singular of mosts.
  • most, adjective, superlative of much.

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