adjective
(superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number
Synonyms
most(a)
Examples
- who has the most apples?
- most people like eggs
- most fishes have fins
adjective
the superlative of `much' that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by `the'
Synonyms
most(a)
Examples
- a quantifier meaning the greatest in amount or extent or degree
- made the most money he could
- what attracts the most attention?
- made the most of a bad deal
adverb
used to form the superlative
Synonyms
to the highest degree
Examples
- the king cobra is the most dangerous snake
adverb
very
Examples
- a most welcome relief
adverb
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished
Synonyms
Examples
- all but
- the job is (just) about done
- the baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded
- we're almost finished
- the car all but ran her down
- he nearly fainted
- talked for nigh onto 2 hours
- the recording is well-nigh perfect
- virtually all the parties signed the contract
- I was near exhausted by the run
- most everyone agrees