most

adjective

  1. 1

    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?

  2. 2

    (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

adverb

  1. 1

    (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

    the job is (just) about done

    the baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded

  2. 2

    used to form the superlative

    the king cobra is the most dangerous snake

  3. 3

    very

    a most welcome relief

Synonyms

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