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most

/ˈməʊst/

noun

Meaning

  • The greatest amount.

    "The most I can offer for the house is $150,000."

  • The greater part.

    "Most of the penguins were friendly and curious."

  • A record-setting amount.

adverb

Meaning

  • Forms the superlative of many adjectives.

    "Correctness is most important."

  • To a great extent or degree; highly; very.

    "This is a most unusual specimen."

  • Superlative of many

  • Superlative of much

pronoun

Meaning

  • The greater part of a group, especially a group of people.

    "Most want the best for their children."

Synonyms

majority