Most - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |məʊst|  American pronunciation of the word most
Brit.  |məʊst|  British pronunciation of the word most

adjective

- (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
- 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

adverb

- used to form the superlative
the king cobra is the most dangerous snake
- very
a most welcome relief
- (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but (syn: about, almost, near, nearly, nigh, virtually, well-nigh)
the baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded
we're almost finished
most everyone agrees

Extra examples

Choosing a color took the most time.

That family owned the most land.

Unfortunately the negative aspects of our schools get the most attention.

Most doctors oppose assisted suicide.

All the daughters look much like their father. But Ann resembles her father the most.

Of these four cars this one is the most expensive.

He owns a most expensive car.

If the paintings portray her accurately, she was indeed a most beautiful woman.

She's one of the most experienced teachers in the district.

The most important thing is to stay calm.

A recent study showed that gardening is easily the most popular activity among the over 50s.

We shall find out which system works most effectively.

It is the kind of tea most often served in Chinese restaurants.

What annoyed him most was the way she wouldn't even listen.

I guess the food I eat most is pasta.

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