Meaning & use
most
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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