Adjective
1. (superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number;
2. 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;
Adverb
1. used to form the superlative;
2. very;
3. (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';
Most cows run dry in about 10 months.
Entry tickets to most attractions are included in the price of the holiday.
She performed the most challenging task without a mistake.
This law will deprive us of our most basic rights.
He has been ill most of the term.
We found that most people are favourable to the idea.
The repairs will cost ￡35, at the very most.
Fascists is the most ruthless enemy of the people.
Most schools cater for children of different abilities.
Most everybody talks about it.
It was the most exciting holiday I've ever had.
Most mammals are diphyodonts.
Technically it is the most advanced equipment ever.
You can soak out most marks in this special cleaning liquid if you leave the clothes in it long enough.
Entertaining people is the most natural thing in the world for her.
Most college students are boarders.
He was most insulting to my wife.
Most of them persist in setting strict demands on themselves.
Most flashlights work on two batteries.
The rats have eaten away most of the woodwork.
I pay only fifty dollars at ( the ) most .
Most worms cocoon in winter.
Li Bai and Du Fu figure most prominently in the history of Chinese poetry.
Peter made the most mistakes of all the class.
Most of the land is planted with wheat.
I was most chagrined when I heard that he had got the job instead of me.
'Why are you drinking whisky at 8 o'clock in the morning?'' Hair of the dog . I've got the most terrible hangover.'
Within a few days of taking office he had become the most unpopular man in the company.
What courses are most students opting for?
He has sent me most precious gifts.
be the most
(informal)be the best of all
for the most part
in most cases; usually
the older members, for the most part, shun him.
make the most of
use to the best advantage
he was eager to make the most of his visit.
at (the) most
At the maximum
We saw him for ten minutes at the most. She ran two miles at most.
chilly most
He was a chilly most and liked smart, re-laxed cloth.
There is relatively little information about most, maybe you can watch a bilingual story to relax your mood, I wish you a happy day!
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