most

UK: məʊst | US: moʊst

Definition

  1. adj. greatest in amount, quantity, or degree

  2. adv. to the greatest extent; superlative form of "much" or "many"

  3. n. the majority or greatest part of something

Structure
most <greatest>
Etymology

The word "most" traces back to Old English mǣst, meaning "greatest" or "largest," derived from the Proto-Germanic superlative maistaz. It shares roots with German meist and Dutch meest. Originally a standalone adjective/adverb, it evolved to function as the superlative of "much" and "many," reflecting its core idea of maximal degree or quantity.

Examples

  1. She ate the most cake at the party.

  2. This is the most beautiful painting I’ve ever seen.

  3. Most people prefer sunny weather.

  4. He works the most efficiently in the morning.

  5. The most important thing is to stay calm.