most

adjective

1. (superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number

- who has the most apples?

- most people like eggs

- most fishes have fins

2. the superlative of `much' that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by `the'; a quantifier meaning the greatest in amount or extent or degree

- made the most money he could

- what attracts the most attention?

- made the most of a bad deal

adverb

1. used to form the superlative

- the king cobra is the most dangerous snake

2. very

- a most welcome relief

3. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

- the baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded

- we're almost finished

- most everyone agrees

Similar word(s): about, almost, near, nearly, nigh, virtually

determiner

1. Superlative form of much.

- Most people like chocolate.

- Most simply choose to ignore it.

- Most want the best for their children.

2. Superlative form of many.

- Most bakers and dairy farmers have to get up early.

noun

1. (uncountable) The greatest amount.

- The most I can offer for the house is $150,000.

2. (countable) A record-setting amount.