Words · Very common
most
/moʊst/ · 4 letters · 4 distinct letters
- adverb
used to form the superlative
the king cobra is the most dangerous snake
- adjective
(superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number
who has the most apples?
- adverb
very
a most welcome relief
- 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 money he could
- adverb
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
the job is (just) about done