most definition
most (mōst)
adjective
1. more
2. greatest in amount, quantity, or degree
3. greatest in number
4. in the greatest number of instances most fame is fleeting
Etymology: ME < OE mast, used as superl. of micel, big (var. of mycel: see much): akin to Goth maists: for IE base see more
noun
1. the greatest amount, quantity or degree to take most of the credit
2.
1. the greatest number (of persons or things) most of us are going
2. the greatest number of persons or things
adverb
1. more in or to the greatest degree or extent: used with many adjectives and adverbs (regularly with those of three or more syllables) to form the superlative degree most horrible, most quickly
2. very (often preceded by a) a most beautiful morning
3.
Etymology: for almost
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