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most

 
pronunciation:
most
parts of speech:
adjective, noun, adverb
phrases:
the most
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part of speech: adjective
definition 1: superlative of "many" and "much."
definition 2: greatest in number, amount, or degree.
Rafting down that river was the most fun I've ever had.My brother Tom has always had the most problems of all of us siblings.
synonyms:
biggest, greatest, largest, utmost
similar words:
best, extreme, farthest, furthest, highest, longest, main, maximum, peak, widest
definition 3: the larger portion within a group; the majority of.
Most birds can fly.Most people like animals.
 
part of speech: noun
definition 1: the greatest number, amount, or degree.
His two sisters got some of the money but he got most of it.
similar words:
lion's share, mass, maximum, peak, utmost
definition 2: the majority of people.
I agree with you, but most don't.
similar words:
majority, preponderance
definition 3: the best.
It's not ideal, but I think it's the most we can ask for.
synonyms:
best, finest
similar words:
greatest
phrase: the most
 
part of speech: adverb
definition 1: superlative of "much."
definition 2: to the greatest extent or degree.
That was the most difficult question on the test.She is the most respected researcher in her field.We all enjoyed the performance but I think David enjoyed it most.
synonyms:
quite, very
similar words:
damned, especially, exceedingly, extremely
definition 3: very; extremely.
It was most kind of you to help me.It was most foolish of them to engage in such risky behavior.You are most welcome to use our pool anytime.
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  • mostly:
    for the most part; almost all.