1. (superlative of ‘many’ used with count nouns and often preceded by ‘the’) quantifier meaning the greatest in number
   "most fishes have fins"; "who has the most apples?"; "most people like eggs"
    
2. The superlative of ‘much’ that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by ‘the’; a quantifier meaning the greatest in amount, extent or degree
   "made the most of a bad deal"; "made the most money he could"; "what attracts the most attention?"

1. Used to form the superlative, greatest in size or degree
   "the king cobra is the most dangerous snake";
   - to the highest degree
    
2. Very
   "a most welcome relief"
    
3. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
   "most everyone agrees";
   - about, almost, nearly, near, nigh, virtually, well-nigh, all but

1. The property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
   "The most of his income went towards paying off his student loans";
   - majority, bulk, lion's share [informal]

Derived forms: mosts

See also: major

Type of: figure, number

Antonym: fewest, least

Encyclopedia: Most, Kardzhali Province