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adverb (1)

Definition of mostnext
as in extremely
to a great degree a most careful driver, especially in bad weather

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most

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adverb (2)

as in almost
very close to but not completely the cost of most everything is higher nowadays

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most

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adjective

ˈmōst How to pronounce most (audio)
as in maximum
of the greatest or highest degree or quantity the player with the most ability on the tennis team

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most

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noun

as in best
the greatest amount, number, or part this room will accommodate 50 people at the most

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Recent Examples of most
Adverb
Nearby Montefioralle—officially recognized as one of Italy's most beautiful villages—is worth a detour, as is Volpaia, a near-intact medieval hamlet around 20 minutes to the north. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026 That’s an extraordinary amount of trust to place in companies racing to build the world’s most powerful AI systems. — Andrew Freedman, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026
Adjective
Plastic is so woven into modern life that most of us barely notice it anymore. — Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Some users skip ads, but most public and private measures suggest that the vast majority of listeners catch at least some of them. — Max Tani, semafor.com, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for most
Recent Examples of Synonyms for most
  1. extremely
  2. almost
  3. maximum
  4. very
  5. nearly
  6. utmost
  7. incredibly
  8. practically
Adverb
  • In extremely rare cases, hormone injections can trigger a condition called ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Neighbors are also extremely relieved to see the tree finally coming down.
    — Asal Rezaei, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of extremely
Adverb
  • The six highest-earning clubs in England have remained the same for almost two decades and continue to enjoy far greater matchday and commercial revenues than the rest.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Count Michael King among those who almost expected a step back, akin to what Casey Mize endured after waiting 10 days before turning in the worst start of his career in his Padres debut in Arizona.
    — Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of almost
Adjective
  • Federal policy calls for additional nuclear capacity, including efforts to begin construction of 10 new large reactors by 2030 and increase the maximum operating power of existing reactors.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026
  • He's made just 15 Cup Series starts and somehow turned those limited opportunities into maximum impact, winning twice.
    — Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of maximum
Adverb
  • Anna’s sheer lace dress with a huge keyhole in the front and an open back is fine but also like a million other dresses; the same goes for Jude’s nicely constructed, but very familiar, black velvet dress with a corset.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Quarterback Tommy DeVito looked to him on a go route on the very next play, but Williams didn’t cut back inside for the ball, which appeared to frustrate Vrabel on the sideline.
    — Chad Graff, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of very
Adverb
  • Mamdani has been making trips to firehouses most impacted by losses on 9/11, a spokesperson told CNN, visiting eight on Staten Island as well as FDNY Rescue 1 in Manhattan, which lost nearly half its company at the Twin Towers.
    — Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Around 70,000 people used the city’s designated Seine swimming areas in July, according to Paris City Hall, compared with nearly 100,000 during the entire summer last year, suggesting growing public interest in reclaiming the river for recreation.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of nearly
Adjective
  • Apricots can bring softness to your scent wardrobe, and Dior’s Jasmin des Anges does it with the utmost sophistication.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Most of the 16 courses presented during its omakase dinner service (a smaller version is available at lunch) include fish flown in from Japan, treated with the utmost care and precise cuts.
    — Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of utmost
Adverb
  • If Rolex can engineer an incredibly deep and wide moat, AI most certainly can.
    — Clem Chambers, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The Warriors stole the first game of the series in Dallas and then held serve in their own euphoric and incredibly loud building in Oakland.
    — Carl Steward, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of incredibly
Adverb
  • The two were practically joined at the hip, so much so that Weaver, who doesn’t drink much coffee, would go with Holmes to try new coffee shops on the road, something closer Devin Williams can’t help but laugh about now.
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • For many years, this type of direct measurement was not practically available using conventional technologies.
    — Gregory Shahnovsky, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of practically

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