most

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most is part of the Basic English 850.

Contents 1 Pronunciation 2 Determiner 2.1 Synonyms 2.2 Antonyms 2.3 Related words 3 Adverb 3.1 Usage 3.2 Antonyms 3.3 Related words

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Determiner many

Comparative more

Superlative most

1. The majority of; much of.

   She does the most cleaning, but the least cooking.

2. The largest amount of.

   Bob knows the most about cooking.

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• the majority
• much

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• not much
• little

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• mostly

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Positive none

Comparative more

Superlative most

1. Having the largest amount of a characteristic in a group.

   You must ask yourself what is most important.

   Tony is the most successful.

2. to a large degree; very

   That is most unusual.

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The adverb most or the suffix -est identify the superlative form of all comparable adjectives. For example, with the adjective intelligent, the superlative is most intelligent. A similar form is the comparative (as in more intelligent).

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• least

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• more
• much