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most

 
pronunciation:
most
parts of speech:
adjective, noun, adverb
phrases:
for the most part
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part of speech: adjective
definition 1: in the greatest number, amount, or degree (superlative of "many" and "much").
This is the most fun I've ever had.
definition 2: the majority of.
Most birds can fly.
phrase: for the most part
 
part of speech: noun
definition 1: the greatest number, amount, or degree.
He has most of the money.
similar words:
mass, maximum, peak, utmost
definition 2: the majority of people.
Some people like the new sculpture downtown, but I'm sure that most don't.
similar words:
majority
definition 3: the best.
This is the most you can ask for.
synonyms:
best, finest
similar words:
greatest
 
part of speech: adverb
definition 1: in the greatest extent or amount (superlative of "much").
We all cried at the end of the movie, but Tanya cried most.
definition 2: to a very great extent or degree, or to the greatest extent or degree.
It was most kind of you to help me with this.Going on that roller coaster was the most exciting thing I've ever done!
synonyms:
quite, very
similar words:
especially, exceedingly, extremely
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  • mostly:
    for the most part; almost all.