Definitions

most

[mohst] / moʊst /

ADJECTIVE

best, greatest

Synonyms

WEAK

better biggest greater highest largest lion's share max maximum ultimate utmost uttermost

Antonyms

WEAK

least

ADVERB

nearly all; extremely

Synonyms

STRONGEST

almost exceedingly much nearly remarkably too very

STRONG

about nigh well-nigh

WEAK

all but approximately close eminently in the majority mightily practically super surpassingly

Antonyms

STRONGEST

little

WEAK

least

Example Sentences

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Furthermore, most of their voters seem to believe it.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

By 2035, EHCPs will be reserved for children with the most complex needs.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Indonesia is the world's fourth most populous nation and a net oil importer.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

When he said a few days later that he would accept them, but only if he won, most people assumed he was joking.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

“La… what do you remember most about her?”

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold