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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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Relevance

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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
The stigma surrounding romance contradicts its enduring popularity as one of publishing’s most successful genres. — Katelyn Frey, The Conversation, 10 July 2026 Sometimes the dream is more unassuming, like a cozy villa folded into the green shoreline—and with enough privacy to make one of Italy’s most storied lakes feel almost personal. — Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Adjective
Only one is from a power conference and most of the others have played musical coaches in the hope of finally playing beyond the regular season. — Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026 Orioles manager Craig Albernaz came to the mound ostensibly to pull his starter, who had been brilliant most of the day, retiring the first 12 batters of the game in order before a walk and a home run by Spencer Steer in the fifth. — C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 6 July 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
  • The team turned to the Advanced Photon Source at Argonne National Laboratory, a stadium-sized synchrotron facility that produces extremely bright X-ray beams.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
  • Teasing out the impact of a small dose of radiation that occurs in addition to all those other exposures is extremely challenging, and the impact of extremely low exposures has not been decisively demonstrated.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026
Definition of extremely
Adverb
  • Mediators of the deal, led by Pakistan and Qatar, will almost certainly now be hurriedly trying to get the agreement back on the rails.
    — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
  • In fact, the idea of splitting atoms for propulsion and power was being seriously considered almost as soon as the first atomic explosions were made public.
    — David Szondy July 07, New Atlas, 8 July 2026
Definition of almost
Adjective
  • The heat has become so unbearable in Japan that weather officials in April announced a new term for days when maximum temperatures exceed 104 degrees — kokushobi, meaning harsh or cruel heat, according to the Japan Times.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • The storm had maximum sustained winds over 180 mph, with winds expected to exceed 150 mph on Rota, according to the National Weather Service.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Definition of maximum
Adverb
  • Dior presented its Diorissima collection at Villa Dior, a space dedicated to Dior’s very important customers (VICs).
    — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 10 July 2026
  • The stewards of the forest About 100 miles northwest of the Tahoe Basin, lower down in the foothills, survivors of the epic 2018 Camp fire that destroyed the town of Paradise have a very different relationship with forest stewards.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Definition of very
Adverb
  • Plans for a data center in Henderson County are apparently on hold for now after the developer did not provide justification for a request to pull a maximum of nearly 2 billion gallons of water a year from Cedar Creek Lake.
    — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2026
  • Then the group will take a nice – and well-deserved – break for a little bit after their nearly year-long tour and releasing music in between.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of nearly
Adjective
  • How To Store English Cucumbers Treat all of your produce in a way that lasts for as long as possible at utmost taste and freshness.
    — Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 2 July 2026
  • According to reports, he is shadowed by security at all times, and his privacy is of the utmost concern.
    — Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 25 June 2026
Definition of utmost
Adverb
  • Each location was incredibly challenging, but each location was challenging in a different way.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 6 July 2026
  • Dan, your schedule is incredibly busy with this, Rick and Morty, Krapopolis and execing on Haunted Hotel.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 July 2026
Definition of incredibly
Adverb
  • And unlike conventional transmissions with a finite number of gears, an eCVT can move through a practically infinite number of gear ratios over a specified range based on your preferred cadence.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 5 July 2026
  • Loose dresses are a lifesaver when humidity strikes, and this midi style was practically made for tropical temperatures.
    — Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
Definition of practically

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