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- pronunciation:
- most
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun, adverb
- phrases:
- the most
- features:
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
superlative of "many" and "much."
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| 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
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| definition 3: |
the larger portion within a group; the majority of.
Most birds can fly.Most people like animals. |
| related words: |
ultimate |
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| 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
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| definition 2: |
the majority of people.
I agree with you, but most don't.- similar words:
- majority, preponderance
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| 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
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| related words: |
bulk, many |
| phrase: |
the most |
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition 1: |
superlative of "much."
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| 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
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| 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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