Definitions for Most
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Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.4 / 5 votes

1. most(a)adjective

   (superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number

   "who has the most apples?"; "most people like eggs"; "most fishes have fins"

2. most(a)adverb

   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

   "made the most money he could"; "what attracts the most attention?"; "made the most of a bad deal"

3. most, to the highest degreeadverb

   used to form the superlative

   "the king cobra is the most dangerous snake"

4. mostadverb

   very

   "a most welcome relief"

5. about, almost, most, nearly, near, nigh, virtually, well-nighadverb

   (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

   "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"

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. mostnoun

   A record-setting amount.

2. mostadverb

   Superlative form of many.

3. mostadverb

   Superlative form of much.

4. mostadverb

   To a great extent or degree; highly; very.

   This is a most unusual specimen.

5. Etymology: From mæst, from. Cognate with Dutch meest, German meist, Swedish mest.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Mostthis is a kind of substantive, being, according to

   1. The greatest number: in this sense it is plural.

   Many of the apostles immediate disciples sent or carried the books of the four evangelists to most of the churches they had planted. Joseph Addison, on the Christian Religion.

   Gravitation not being essential to matter, ought not to be reckoned among those laws which arise from the disposition of bodies, such as most of the laws of motion are. George Cheyne.

   2. The greatest value: in this sense singular.

   The report of this repulse flying to London, the most was made of that which was true, and many falsities added. John Hayward.

   A covetous man makes the most of what he has, and of what he can get, without regard to Providence or Nature. Roger L'Estrange, Fables.

   3. The greatest degree; the greatest quantity.

   A Spaniard will live in Irish ground a quarter of a year, or some months at the most. Francis Bacon.

2. MOSTadj. the superlative of more.

   Consisting of the greatest number; consisting of the greatest quantity.

   Etymology: mæst , Saxon; meest, Dutch.

   Garden fruits which have any acrimony in them, and most sorts of berries, will produce diarrhœas. Arbuthnot.

   He thinks most sorts of learning flourished among them, and I, that only some sort of learning was kept alive by them. Alexander Pope.

3. Mostadverb

   Etymology: maists, Gothick; mæst , Saxon; meest, Dutch; mest, Danish.

   1. The particle noting the superlative degree.

   Competency of all other proportions is the most incentive to industry; too little makes men desperate, and too much careless. Decay of Piety.

   The faculties of the supreme spirit most certainly may be enlarged without bounds. George Cheyne, Phil. Principles.

   2. In the greatest degree.

   Coward dogs
   Most spend their mouths, when what they seem to threaten
   Runs far before them. William Shakespeare.

   He for whose only sake,
   Or most for his, such toils I undertake. John Dryden, Æn.

   Whilst comprehended under that consciousness, the little finger is as much a part of itself as what is most so. John Locke.

   That which will most influence their carriage will be the company they converse with, and the fashion of those about them. John Locke, on Education.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. most

   Most can be defined as the superlative form of "many" or "much," indicating the greatest amount, number, or degree compared to a larger group or multiple options. It refers to the majority or the highest proportion of something.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Mostadjective

   consisting of the greatest number or quantity; greater in number or quantity than all the rest; nearly all

2. Mostadjective

   greatest in degree; as, he has the most need of it

3. Mostadjective

   highest in rank; greatest

4. Mostadjective

   in the greatest or highest degree

5. Etymology: [OE. most, mast, mest, AS. mst; akin to D. meest, OS. mst, G. meist, Icel. mestr, Goth. maists; a superl. corresponding to E. more. 103. See More, a.]

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1. Most

   Most is the capital city of the Most District, situated between the Central Bohemian Uplands and the Ore Mountains, approximately 77 km northwest of Prague along the Bílina River and southwest of Ústí nad Labem. The name Most means "bridge" in Czech. The town, which was named after the system of bridges that crossed the swamps in this area in the 10th century, is now mostly known for its heavy industry. The German name for Most is Brüx. Most lies at the heart of the northern Bohemian lignite-mining region and serves as an important industrial railway junction. During the latter half of the 20th century, Most was considered to be one of the most polluted Coal mining towns and in communist Czechoslovakia. Most's other industries includes textile, ceramics, steel, and chemicals. Foreign mining operations continue to operate in the area in the 21st century. Some surrounding villages are planned to be abandoned due to surface mining. However environmental conditions have improved in recent years around Most, in particular the growing of apples and grape vines has developed.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Most

   mōst, adj. (superl. of More), greatest in age, position or rank, number, degree, &c.—adv. in the highest degree.—n. the greatest number or quantity.—advs. Most′ly; Most′what (Spens.), for the most part, mostly.—At (the) most, to the utmost extent; For the most part, chiefly; Make the most of (see Make). [A.S. mǽst; cog. with Ger. meist.]

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Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. MOST

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Most is ranked #17216 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Most surname appeared 1,645 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 would have the surname Most.
   
   94.9% or 1,562 total occurrences were White.
   1.5% or 25 total occurrences were Asian.
   1.4% or 23 total occurrences were of two or more races.
   1.4% or 23 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   0.4% or 7 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.
   0.3% or 5 total occurrences were Black.

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Most' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #134

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Most' in Written Corpus Frequency: #361

3. Adverbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Most' in Adverbs Frequency: #26

Anagrams for Most »

1. MOTs

2. MTSO

3. toms

How to pronounce Most?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say Most in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Most in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Most in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of Most in a Sentence

1. Michael McFaul:

   We had a period of cooperation with the Russians several years ago, we're now in arguably one of the most confrontational periods we've been in since deep in the Cold War.

2. George Eliot:

   A toddling little girl is a center of common feeling which makes the most dissimilar people understand each other.

3. Charlie Sheen:

   Charlie Sheen said Charlie Sheen found out Charlie Sheen was HIV positive about four years ago. Charlie Sheen symptoms began with crushing headaches. I thought I had a brain tumor, Charlie Sheen recalled. I thought it was over. The star said Charlie Sheen was coming forward with the truth because of the rumors in the press surrounding Charlie Sheen health. I have to put a stop to this onslaught, this barrage of attacks and of sub-truths and very harmful and mercurial stories that are about me, that threaten the health of so many others that couldn't be further from the truth. Charlie Sheen said the most hurtful rumor Charlie Sheen read claimed Charlie Sheen intentionally transmitted the disease to Charlie Sheen partners. That’s as far from the truth as anything can be, Charlie Sheen said. Drug and alcohol use have marred Sheen's personal and professional life in recent years. Charlie Sheen was kicked off CBS' Two and a Half Men in 2011 after an explosive meltdown that included calling the show's producer a contaminated little maggot. Charlie Sheen escapades have also included the revelation that Charlie Sheen spent more than $ 50,000 as a client of Hollywood Madam Heidi Fleiss' prostitution ring. You can only hear ‘ winning ’ in the streets so many times, i am approaching a time of more of a philanthropic culture in my life.

4. Ben Carson:

   It is quite literally the most ridiculous theory I've ever heard, that telling the voters what Donald Trump's actual record is is deceitful and lying.

5. Yoram Bauman:

   Putting a price on carbon is the single most important thing we can do to tackle climate change.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Most
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Most
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Most
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Most
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Most
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Most
8. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html