Word: Most

Pronunciation

/məʊst/

Definitions

• Adjective: Greatest in amount, extent, or degree; the majority of. Example: “Most people prefer coffee over tea.”
  • Superlative form of ‘many’ or ‘much’ : “That’s the most beautiful sunset I’ve ever seen.”
• Adverb: To the greatest extent or degree; almost all. Example: “She was most impressed by his performance.”
  • Used for emphasis : “Most certainly, I will attend the meeting.”
• Determiner: The greater part or majority of a group or thing. Example: “Most students passed the exam.”

Phrases

• “The most important thing” refers to something that holds the highest level of significance.
• “In most cases” implies that something happens or applies to nearly all situations.
• “At most” denotes the maximum number or quantity of something. Example: “There were at most ten people present.”

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “This book is the most interesting one I’ve read this year.”
• Adverb: “Most likely, we’ll have clear skies tomorrow.”
• Determiner: “Most evenings, he spends time reading before bed.”

Synonyms

• Majority
• Greatest
• Mainly
• Primarily
• Chiefly
• Virtually (when used as an adverb)
• Almost (when used as an adverb)