What does -most mean?
-most means Furthest; -est; used to form superlatives of certain adjectives, especially directional and inherently-comparative ones..
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/ˌməʊst/ · suffix
Furthest; -est; used to form superlatives of certain adjectives, especially directional and inherently-comparative ones..
eastern + -most → easternmost
nether + -most → nethermost
Use -most when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
-most means Furthest; -est; used to form superlatives of certain adjectives, especially directional and inherently-comparative ones..
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
eastern + -most → easternmost
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