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most

most

∞ 1.0
The largest number of people or things in a group
  • determiner
  • /moʊst/
: la mayoría de
  • The majority of the committee members supported the proposal, but most chose to remain neutral.

But does that have to do with most people with back pain?

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Examples

  • And the reason is because most people don't love themselves.

  • But does that have to do with most people with back pain?

  • I think, like I said, most people just lack faith.

  • The hardest thing for most people is to change.

  • But the point is, most Sundays it's OK.

  • That's what's best for most of us on Earth.

  • That's what's wrong with most of these fellows.

  • But I don't think that's the case for most of us in the present.

  • Most students in the class passed the exam with flying colors.

  • Most of the cookies were eaten at the party before dessert was served.

Antonyms

∞ 1.0

A very small amount or something of low importance

1 1.0

Having the smallest number of people or things in a group

Idioms

To show that one thing matters more than others

It happens in most cases but not always

88 1.3

No more than a set number or amount

39 2.0

No more than the number or amount given

To show that something is more important than anything else

1 7.4

A person who is very good at having parties and making guests feel welcome

Compounds

most fun
  • Informal
52 4.0

Giving the most enjoyment

32 3.6

A player people choose as the best or most important in a competition

A player who helps their team most during a season and wins an award

12 8.2

A country that receives the same trade advantages as other countries under a trade agreement

How Many

all
∞ 1.0
most
∞ 1.0
many
∞ 1.0
several
∞ 1.0
few
∞ 1.0
no
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

most singular

Etymology

Most comes from the idea of more with the ending -st, which makes something 'the greatest'. So when you say 'most children' you mean the largest number of children.