Most | Mean of most in English Dictionary
/ˈmoʊst/
- almost all
- 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.
- greatest in amount or degree
- Choosing a color took the most time.
- That family owned the most land.
- Unfortunately the negative aspects of our schools get the most attention.
- 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.
- in or to the greatest degree
- 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
- to a great extent
- He is a most careful driver.
- Their argument was most persuasive.
- Noun
- 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.
- to use (something) in a way that will get the best result
- She was determined to make the most of the opportunity.
- 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]
- the largest number of people or things
- 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.
- the largest part of something
- Most of it is hidden from view.
- They spent most of the decade overseas.
- very nearly
- 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.