English · Adjectives
most
/məʊst/
[/məʊst/]
superlative of many/much
Beginneradjective
Definition
Irregular superlative of 'many' and 'much'. Used to mean the greatest amount or number.
Example
She has the most books in the class.
She has the most books in the class.
Etymology
From Old English 'mǣst', an irregular superlative of 'much' and 'many'.
How & Where It’s Used
Also used to form superlatives of long adjectives, as in 'most beautiful'.