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October 20, 2017 Word of the Day

most /ˈmoʊst/ pronoun
most
/ˈmoʊst/
pronoun
Most of the ducks are yellow.
Most of the ducks are yellow.
Definition of MOST

1 : the largest number of people or things

  • Some people kept working, but most became discouraged and quit.

  • Some of the chairs were broken but most were in good condition.

  • Most (of the people) who were present voted in favor of the proposal.

2 : the largest part of something

  • Most of it is hidden from view.

  • They spent most of the decade overseas.

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