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English to English adjective
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(superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number |  | Example: who has the most apples?
most people like eggs
most fishes have fins
source: wordnet30
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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 | | Example: made the most money he could
what attracts the most attention?
made the most of a bad deal
source: wordnet30
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Consisting of the greatest number or quantity; greater in number or quantity than all the rest; nearly all. | | source: webster1913 adverb
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used to form the superlative | | Example: the king cobra is the most dangerous snake
source: wordnet30
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very | | Example: a most welcome relief
source: wordnet30
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(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but | | Example: the job is (just) about done
the baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded
we're almost finished
the car all but ran her down
he nearly fainted
talked for nigh onto 2 hours
the recording is well-nigh perfect
virtually all the parties signed the contract
I was near exhausted by the run
most everyone agrees
source: wordnet30
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In the greatest or highest degree. | | source: webster1913
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