most
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Britannica Dictionary definition of MOST
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almost all
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the majority of
— usually used before a plural noun
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Most people believe this.
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Most eligible voters went to the polls.
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I'm afraid of most dogs, but not this one.
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I like most foods.
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greatest in amount or degree
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Choosing a color took the most time.
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That family owned the most land.
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Unfortunately the negative aspects of our schools get the most attention.
for the most part
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almost all or almost completely
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Menu items are, for the most part, under $5. [=almost all the menu items cost less than $5]
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We wanted to keep it simple, and I think we were successful for the most part.
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— used to describe a condition or situation that usually exists or is true
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Streets fill with people during the festival, but for the most part [=usually, most of the time] it's a quiet, sleepy town.
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most
/ˈmoʊst/
adverb
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most
/ˈmoʊst/
adverb
Britannica Dictionary definition of MOST
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in or to the greatest degree
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Of all the gifts he received that day, the book pleased him most.
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What matters most to you?
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The island is the most southern in the chain.
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You'll benefit most from the exercises if you do them every day.
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most active/important
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most actively/importantly
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It's the most challenging job she has ever had.
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the most beautiful woman there
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Even the most careful of us make mistakes.
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the most common/popular kind
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The report shows the intersections at which accidents are most likely to occur.
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the most widely used treatment
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somewhat formal
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to a great extent
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very
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He is a most careful driver.
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Their argument was most persuasive.
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most
/ˈmoʊst/
noun
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most
/ˈmoʊst/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of MOST
at most
or at the most
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not more than a specified amount, level, etc.
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It took an hour at most. [=it took no more than an hour; it took an hour or less than an hour]
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She only worked here for a month or two at the most.
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It costs, at most, only a few dollars.
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This is worth $10 at most.
make the most of
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to use (something) in a way that will get the best result
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She was determined to make the most of the opportunity.
the most
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something of the greatest importance, strength, value, etc.
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The most I can give you is $10. [=I can give you $10, but I can't give you more than $10]
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Is that the most you can do?
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You'll need to make wise investments if you want get the most out of your money.
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A second chance is the most we can hope for now.
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He tries hard, but that's the most [=all] we can say for him. [=the best thing we can say about him is that he tries hard]
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most
/ˈmoʊst/
pronoun
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most
/ˈmoʊst/
pronoun
Britannica Dictionary definition of MOST
1
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the largest number of people or things
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Some people kept working, but most became discouraged and quit.
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Some of the chairs were broken but most were in good condition.
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Most (of the people) who were present voted in favor of the proposal.
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Most of them will appreciate the offer.
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She was more fragile than most.
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the largest part of something
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Most of it is hidden from view.
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They spent most of the decade overseas.
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most
/ˈmoʊst/
adverb
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most
/ˈmoʊst/
adverb
Britannica Dictionary definition of MOST
US, informal
:
very nearly
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almost
— usually used with the adjectives all, every, and any; the pronouns all, everyone, everything, everybody, anyone, anything, and anybody; and the adverbs everywhere, anywhere, and always
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The cost of most everything is higher.
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Most anyone can go.
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most everywhere in the country
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We'll be arriving most any time now.
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They most always skip lunch.
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