Definition of Most

1. Adjective. (superlative of 'many' used with count nouns and often preceded by 'the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number. "Most fishes have fins"

Language type: Superlative
Antonyms: Fewest

2. Adverb. Used to form the superlative. "The king cobra is the most dangerous snake"
Exact synonyms: To The Highest Degree
Antonyms: Least

3. 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"
Language type: Superlative
Antonyms: Least

4. Adverb. Very. "A most welcome relief"
Language type: Intensifier, Intensive

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. the greatest amount [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Most

mossy fibres
mossy foot
mossy saxifrage
moss agate
moss animal
moss campion
moss family
moss genus
moss green
Moss Hart
moss locust
moss phlox
moss pink
moss starch
Moss tube
most (current term)
most(a)
most-favored-nation
most-valuable
mostaccioli
moste
mostest
mostests
mostly
mosts
mostwhat
most especially
most evil
most importantly
most recently

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