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most (mōst)
adjective
- more
- greatest in amount, quantity, or degree
- greatest in number
- in the greatest number of instances most fame is fleeting
Etymology: ME < OE mast, used as superl. of micel, big (var. of mycel: see much): akin to Goth maists: for IE base see more
noun
- the greatest amount, quantity or degree to take most of the credit
- the greatest number (of persons or things) most of us are going
- the greatest number of persons or things
at (the) most
make the most of
the most
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Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Alternate definitions:
most
modif.
at the most
make the most of
Webster's New World Roget's A-Z Thesaurus Copyright © 1999 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Preposition: of
- time: Most of the time, most of us have reason to be weary.
Modifying Another Word
- perhaps: Other species seen whilst searching include Crimson-mantled Woodpecker, Andean Parakeet, Red-crested Cotinga and perhaps most surprisingly, Rusty-fronted Canastero.
Modifies a noun
- case: Most cases of hole in the heart can be treated successfully with surgery.
Used with adjective complement
- spend: In practice, I spent most of the time drinking Guinness and playing with the computer.
Preposition: in
- need: East Ayrshire's community wardens and community police are heavily involved in identifying communities most in need of specific diversionary services.
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