Main entry: most
Definition: 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
Usage: made the most money he could; what attracts the most attention?; made the most of a bad deal
Main entry: most
Definition: (superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number
Usage: who has the most apples?; most people like eggs; most fishes have fins
Main entry: virtually, well-nigh, near, nearly, nigh, most, about, almost
Definition: (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
Usage: 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
Main entry: most, to the highest degree
Definition: used to form the superlative
Usage: the king cobra is the most dangerous snake
Main entry: most
Definition: very
Usage: a most welcome relief