most

Meanings

• adjective, adverb

  used to indicate that something is greater in quantity, number, degree, or extent than something else

  - "He is the most experienced candidate for the job."
  - "She has the most beautiful voice I have ever heard."

• determiner, pronoun

  used to indicate a relatively large amount or number of

  - "The most delicious desserts are saved for last."
  - "He is the most frequent visitor to this site."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈmoʊst/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈmoʊst/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

least , least

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Synonyms

majority

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with most
boast , coast , toast

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Variants

List of all variants of most that leads to same result
most , at most , at the most , mosts , -most , as many , many , more , much , too much , as much , Most Reverend , Most Reverends

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Forms

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mostly (adverb)

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English mōst, from mōtan to exceed, surpass

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the word 'most' is derived from the Old English word 'mōst', which means 'exceed' or 'surpass'?

2. The word 'most' is used more frequently in spoken English than in written English.

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Related Concepts

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1. superlative: The superlative form of an adjective is used to compare three or more things and indicate which one is the greatest in a particular quality.

2. comparative: The comparative form of an adjective is used to compare two things and indicate which one has a greater quantity or degree of a particular quality.

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Culture

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The word 'most' is commonly used in literature, particularly in comparative contexts, to emphasize the superiority or greater extent of one thing over another. For instance, in Shakespeare's play 'Romeo and Juliet', Romeo says, 'But soft! What light through yonder window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun.' Here, 'most' is used to emphasize the beauty and radiance of Juliet, who is compared to the sun.

How to Memorize "most"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a scale with 'most' at the top, representing the greatest quantity or degree in comparison to others.
   - Imagine a line graph with 'most' representing the highest point on the graph.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'most' with the idea of 'greatest' or 'highest' in quantity or degree.
   - Think of 'most' as a superlative form of 'many' or 'much'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'M-O-S-T means More Of Something Than Others'.

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