most
most
məʊst
mewst
moist

Definition & Meaning of "most"in English

most
01

used to refer to someone or something that possesses the highest degree or amount of a particular quality 

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Grammatical Information
adverb of degree
Examples
He is the most intelligent student in the school. 
02

used to indicate a greater extent, amount, or degree 

Examples
I was most grateful for the assistance you provided during the event. 
03

almost entirely or nearly all 

Dialectamerican flagAmerican
Informal
Examples
She reads a novel most every weekend. 
04

used to indicate that something happens more frequently or commonly than anything else 

Examples
The activity she enjoys most is reading by the fireplace. 
01

used to refer to the largest number or amount 

most definition and meaning
Examples
He eats most vegetables, but he doesn't like broccoli. 
02

used to indicate the greatest quantity or degree 

most definition and meaning
Examples
He spent the most time on the project compared to his colleagues. 
01

used to refer to at least more than half the number or amount of something or someone 

Examples
We have covered most of the topics in our study. 
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