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The Britannica Dictionary most 8 ENTRIES FOUND:

• most (adjective)
• most (adverb)
• most (noun)
• most (pronoun)
• most (adverb)
• -most (adjective suffix)
• part (noun)
• time (noun)

1 most /ˈmoʊst/ adjective 1 most /ˈmoʊst/ adjective Britannica Dictionary definition of MOST 1 : almost all : the majority of — usually used before a plural noun

• Most people believe this.
• Most eligible voters went to the polls.
• I'm afraid of most dogs, but not this one.
• I like most foods.

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• Choosing a color took the most time.
• That family owned the most land.
• Unfortunately the negative aspects of our schools get the most attention.

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for the most part

1 : almost all or almost completely

• Menu items are, for the most part, under $5. [=almost all the menu items cost less than $5]
• We wanted to keep it simple, and I think we were successful for the most part.

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 2 — used to describe a condition or situation that usually exists or is true

• Streets fill with people during the festival, but for the most part [=usually, most of the time] it's a quiet, sleepy town.

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• Of all the gifts he received that day, the book pleased him most.
• What matters most to you?
• The island is the most southern in the chain.
• You'll benefit most from the exercises if you do them every day.
• most active/important
• most actively/importantly
• It's the most challenging job she has ever had.
• the most beautiful woman there
• Even the most careful of us make mistakes.
• the most common/popular kind
• The report shows the intersections at which accidents are most likely to occur.
• the most widely used treatment

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• He is a most careful driver.
• Their argument was most persuasive.

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at most

or at the most : not more than a specified amount, level, etc.

• It took an hour at most. [=it took no more than an hour; it took an hour or less than an hour]
• She only worked here for a month or two at the most.
• It costs, at most, only a few dollars.
• This is worth $10 at most.

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make the most of

: to use (something) in a way that will get the best result

• She was determined to make the most of the opportunity.

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the most

: something of the greatest importance, strength, value, etc.

• The most I can give you is $10. [=I can give you $10, but I can't give you more than $10]
• Is that the most you can do?
• You'll need to make wise investments if you want get the most out of your money.
• A second chance is the most we can hope for now.
• He tries hard, but that's the most [=all] we can say for him. [=the best thing we can say about him is that he tries hard]

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• Some people kept working, but most became discouraged and quit.
• Some of the chairs were broken but most were in good condition.
• Most (of the people) who were present voted in favor of the proposal.
• Most of them will appreciate the offer.
• She was more fragile than most.

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• Most of it is hidden from view.
• They spent most of the decade overseas.

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 5 most /ˈmoʊst/ adverb 5 most /ˈmoʊst/ adverb Britannica Dictionary definition of MOST US, informal : very nearly : almost — usually used with the adjectives all, every, and any; the pronouns all, everyone, everything, everybody, anyone, anything, and anybody; and the adverbs everywhere, anywhere, and always

• The cost of most everything is higher.
• Most anyone can go.
• most everywhere in the country
• We'll be arriving most any time now.
• They most always skip lunch.

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