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Most

/ˈməʊst/

Most is an adverb, pronoun and noun with 5 senses listed below, each with examples where available, plus synonyms and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

adverb
  1. Forms the superlative of many adjectives.
    “Correctness is most important.”
  2. To a great extent or degree; highly; very.
    “This is a most unusual specimen.”
pronoun
  1. The greater part of a group, especially a group of people.
    “Most want the best for their children.”

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Synonyms majority
Antonyms least

Origin

From Old English mæst.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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