most

Definitions

1. determiner

   The greatest amount of something that cannot be counted.

   Examples

   • The most I can offer for the house is 150,000 dollars.
   • The most she could save in a year was two thousand dollars.
   ≈more than half of≈almost all
2. determiner

   The largest number of things, used with the.

   Examples

   • The team with the most points wins.
   • Which candidate got the most votes?
3. determiner

   More than half, or nearly all, used without the.

   Examples

   • Most bakers have to get up early.
   • Winning was not important for most players.
4. adverb

   Used before an adjective to make the highest form.

   Examples

   • This is the most important example.
   • Correctness is most important.
   ≠least
5. adverb

   Very, or to a great degree.

   Examples

   • This is a most unusual animal.
   • That was a most impressive performance.
6. adverb

   Used before an adverb to make the highest form.

   Examples

   • This is the most used feature in the whole app.
   • That is the most quoted line from the film.
7. adjective

   The greatest or the best.

   Examples

   • They announced the names, and I'm up for vice president!
   • Isn't that the most exciting news you've heard all week?
8. pronoun

   The larger part of a group of people.

   Examples

   • Most want the best for their children.
   • This peach is juicier than most.
   ≈the majority
9. noun

   The greatest amount.

   Examples

   • The most I can offer is a hundred dollars.
   • The most we have saved is five hundred dollars.
10. noun

    The larger part of something.

    Examples

    • Most of the penguins were friendly and curious.
    • Most of the rice was spoiled.