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Definition of Most
1. Adverb. Used to form the superlative. "The king cobra is the most dangerous snake"
2. Adjective. (superlative of 'many' used with count nouns and often preceded by 'the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number. "Most fishes have fins"
3. Adverb. Very. "A most welcome relief"
4. Adjective. 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 of a bad deal"
5. Adverb. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but. "Most everyone agrees"
Definition of Most
1. a. Consisting of the greatest number or quantity; greater in number or quantity than all the rest; nearly all.
2. adv. In the greatest or highest degree.
Definition of Most
1. Determiner. Superlative form of much. ¹
2. Adverb. Superlative form of many. ¹
3. Adverb. Superlative form of much. ¹
4. Adverb. (non-gloss definition (With a definite article) Forms the superlative of many adjectives.) ¹
5. Adverb. To a great extent or degree; highly; very. ¹
6. Noun. The greatest amount. ¹
7. Noun. A record-setting amount. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Most
1. the greatest amount [n -S]