most

[məʊst]

most Definition

• 1. greatest in amount or degree
• 2. used 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

• least
• smallest

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.

• for the most part

  generally; mostly

  Example

  For the most part, the movie was enjoyable.

• make the most of

  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.