most
most
moʊst
mowst
British pronunciation
/məʊst/

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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He is the most intelligent student in the school.
02

used to indicate a greater extent, amount, or degree

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

almost entirely or nearly all

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InformalInformal
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She reads a novel most every weekend.
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used to indicate that something happens more frequently or commonly than anything else

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

used to refer to the largest number or amount

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He eats most vegetables, but he does n't like broccoli.
02

used to indicate the greatest quantity or degree

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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

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We have covered most of the topics in our study.
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