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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
What Rice brings to Netflix Rice has a wealth of experience in television and film, most recently serving as the chairman of Walt Disney Television and chairman of general entertainment for the company. — Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026 Spears may be one of the iconic singer-actress’ most famous fans, but her praise echoes what countless others have loved about Jackson for decades. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2026
Adjective
Saprotropism seems to operate differently than most other plant tropisms. — Joanna Thompson, Scientific American, 17 Oct. 2026 Wharton had neck surgery this summer that kept him sidelined for most of the summer, too. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 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
  • Some wondered whether Schrödinger’s equation might be an approximation that works extremely well at the microscopic scale but breaks down at the macroscopic scale, which would mean the measurement postulate of the Copenhagen interpretation is right.
    — Philipp Strasberg, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • In the meantime, no one should refrain from using sunscreen, which is extremely well-proven to cause cancer.
    — Tracy Middleton, Allure, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of extremely
Adverb
  • Defense lawyer Lawrence Obonyo, who represents Mackenzie and almost all of the others convicted, said he had been instructed to appeal.
    — Jefferson Kahinju Reuters, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026
  • From a dozen seats to 20,000 sign-ups Growth has come almost entirely from social media.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of almost
Adjective
  • The Category 2 storm had maximum sustained winds of 105 mph (165 kph) and was moving northwest at 8 mph (13 kph).
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Mallard pleaded guilty to making false claims regarding IRS refunds, an offense that carries a maximum term of five years in prison.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of maximum
Adverb
  • And Winnie-the-Pooh continues to sit, in a thoughtful sort of way, which is what very old bears in very nice glass cases mostly do.
    — STEVE HENDRIX THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The Dolphins’ attendance has dropped significantly so far this season, albeit in a very limited sample size.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of very
Adverb
  • Emily Hargreaves, who has been at Multitude for nearly a decade, continues to lead the personal PR biz including Dyer, Adefope and Latif.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Atlas assembly overhaul The company released a nearly six-minute video showing how its manufacturing processes support rapid hardware development, letting engineers move from design changes to physical components and assembled robots faster.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of nearly
Adjective
  • The safety of those who work and live in prison is of utmost importance.
    — Scott Peyton, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Korean hair care places utmost emphasis on scalp care, and the Scalp Revitalizing Solution Thickening Shampoo & Conditioner are prime examples.
    — Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of utmost
Adverb
  • While these issues can be addressed, the costs can be incredibly high, and under Florida law, developers are only on the hook for anything identified within the first seven years after a building is handed over to the homeowners association.
    — Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The pre-selection debates about three- or four-loss SEC squads and some team no one actually watches will prove incredibly tiresome, too.
    — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of incredibly
Adverb
  • Remember the old Popeye and spinach routine, where the squinty-eyed sailor scarfs down a can of leafy greens and his muscles practically burst out of his shirt?
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The chase for a third consecutive World Series championship is historically and essentially and practically kaput.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of practically

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