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/moʊst/

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adverb
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
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"the baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded" "we're almost finished" "most everyone agrees"

Similar:

about almost near nearly nigh virtually well-nigh
adverb
used to form the superlative
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"the king cobra is the most dangerous snake"

Similar:

to the highest degree

Opposite:

least
adjective
(superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number
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"who has the most apples?" "most people like eggs" "most fishes have fins"
Opposite:

fewest
adjective
the superlative of `much' that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by `the'; a quantifier meaning the greatest in amount or extent or degree
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"made the most money he could" "what attracts the most attention?" "made the most of a bad deal"
Opposite:

least
adverb
very
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"a most welcome relief"

Usage of most

"superlative"
"intensifier"
"intensive"