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ADJECTIVE1most(superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number
2mostThe superlative of `much' that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by `the'
ADVERB1most, to the highest degreeUsed to form the superlative
2mostVery
3most, about, just about, almost, all but, nearly, near, nigh, virtually, well-nigh(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished
most > pronunciation
Soundsmow's; mow'st
Rhymesadios, adipose, Barbados, and 33 more rhymes in ows at the HyperDic website...
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most > adjective 1
Meaning(superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number.
Examples"who has the most apples?"; "most people like eggs"; "most fishes have fins"
Contraryfewest
Usagesuperlative
most > adjective 2
MeaningThe 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.
Examples"made the most money he could"; "what attracts the most attention?"; "made the most of a bad deal"
Contraryleast
Usagesuperlative
Adverbsmostly
most > adverb 1
MeaningUsed to form the superlative.
Examples"the king cobra is the most dangerous snake"
Synonymsto the highest degree
Contraryleast, to the lowest degree
most > adverb 2
MeaningVery.
Examples"a most welcome relief"
Usageintensifier, intensive
most > adverb 3
Meaning(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished. `near' is sometimes used informally for `nearly' and `most' is sometimes used informally for `almost'.
Examples"the baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded"; "we're almost finished"; "most everyone agrees"
Synonymsabout, just about, almost, all but, nearly, near, nigh, virtually, well-nigh

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