most

Words with a similar base: almost, most

'most'

[most.a.01] as in: (superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number

Examples:
who has the most apples?
most people like eggs
most fishes have fins

'most'

[most.a.02] as in: 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

Examples:
made the most money he could
what attracts the most attention?
made the most of a bad deal

'most'

[most.r.01] as in: used to form the superlative

Examples:
the king cobra is the most dangerous snake

'most'

[most.r.02] as in: very

Examples:
a most welcome relief

'most'

[about.r.07] as in: (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

Examples:
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

Origins

					most (English)
└── mæst (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

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