most: Meaning and Definition of

most

1. in the greatest quantity, amount, measure, degree, or number: to win the most votes.
2. in the majority of instances: Most operations are successful.
3. greatest, as in size or extent: the most talent.
4. See(def. 18).

1. the greatest quantity, amount, or degree; the utmost: The most I can hope for is a passing grade.
2. the greatest number or the majority of a class specified: Most of his writing is rubbish.
3. the greatest number: The most this room will seat is 150.
4. the majority of persons: to be more sensitive than most.
5. at the maximum.
6. to use to greatest advantage; utilize fully: to make the most of an opportunity.
7. the ultimate in something: He's the most. That movie was the most.

-most

1. a combining form ofoccurring in a series of superlatives: foremost; utmost.