What does most mean?
Most means superlative degree of much..
Most
/ˈməʊst/ · determiner
Meaning
superlative degree of much..
Definitions by Sense
- superlative degree of much.
- superlative degree of many: the comparatively largest number of (construed with the definite article)
- superlative degree of many: the majority of; more than half of (construed without the definite article)
- Forms the superlative of many adjectives.
- To a great extent or degree; highly; very.
- superlative degree of much
- (slang, dated) The greatest; the best.
- The greater part of a group, especially a group of people.
Example Sentences
The teams competed to see who could collect (the) most money.
I spent most time in Rome because most of Venice is flooded.
The team with the most points wins.
Most bakers and dairy farmers have to get up early.
Winning was not important for most participants.
This is the most important example.
Correctness is most important.
Much the most common verb in complex-intransitive clauses is be.
Synonyms for most
Antonyms for most
Related Words
Word Forms
- moste
- mosts
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for most?
Common synonyms include more than half of, almost all, the majority of, the majority.
What is the opposite of most?
Possible antonyms include least, to the lowest degree.
How do you use most in a sentence?
The teams competed to see who could collect (the) most money.
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