most

[məʊst]

most Definition

  • 1greatest in amount or degree
  • 2used to form the superlative of adjectives and adverbs, especially those of more than one syllable

Using most: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "most" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Most people like chocolate.

  • Example

    She is the most beautiful woman I have ever seen.

  • Example

    He speaks most eloquently.

  • Example

    I have spent most of my life in this city.

most Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for most

  • nearly all
  • almost all
  • the majority of

Antonyms for most

Phrases with most

  • at (the) most

    not more than; at a maximum

    Example

    It will take us two hours at the most to get there.

  • generally; mostly

    Example

    For the most part, the movie was enjoyable.

  • take full advantage of an opportunity

    Example

    You should make the most of your time in college.

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Summary: most in Brief

The word 'most' [məʊst] can be used as an adverb to indicate the highest degree or quantity, as in 'Most people like chocolate.' It is also used to form the superlative of adjectives and adverbs, as in 'She is the most beautiful woman I have ever seen.' Common phrases include 'at (the) most,' meaning not more than, 'for the most part,' meaning generally, and 'make the most of,' meaning to take full advantage of an opportunity.

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