Meaning & use

most

determiner·Everyday

The greatest in amount, extent, or number; the superlative form of 'many' or 'much.'

See it in a sentence

Most people in the survey said they preferred working from home at least part-time.

She spent most of her savings on the trip around Europe.

A note on using this word

Most is used with plural or uncountable nouns without 'the' to mean 'the majority,' but with 'the' before a noun to mean the highest degree.

Words with a similar meaning

majority of

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Words with an opposite meaning

leastfewest

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