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Over the past few years, the road to confrontation has shown its consequences: loss of innocent lives, destruction and fear. most costly, however, was the loss of hope. The most precious gift that you can present to your peoples over the coming weeks is renewed hope born out of tangible progress on the ground.
Abdallah II of Jordan

Meaning of "most" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD MOST

Old English māst or mǣst, whence Middle English moste, mēst; compare Old Frisian maest, Old High German meist, Old Norse mestr.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF MOST

most  [məʊst] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MOST

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Most can act as an adverb and a determiner.
The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

The determinant is a modifier that provides context to the noun, often in terms of quantity and possession.

WHAT DOES MOST MEAN IN ENGLISH?

most

Most

Most is the capital city of the Most District, situated between the Central Bohemian Uplands and the Ore Mountains, approximately 77 km northwest of Prague along the Bílina River and southwest of Ústí nad Labem. The name Most means "bridge" in Czech. The town, which was named after the system of bridges that crossed the swamps in this area in the 10th century, is now mostly known for its heavy industry. The German name for Most is Brüx. Most lies at the heart of the northern Bohemian lignite-mining region and serves as an important industrial railway junction. During the latter half of the 20th century, Most was considered to be one of the most polluted Coal mining towns and in communist Czechoslovakia. Most's other industries includes textile, ceramics, steel, and chemicals. Foreign mining operations continue to operate in the area in the 21st century. Some surrounding villages are planned to be abandoned due to surface mining. However environmental conditions have improved in recent years around Most, in particular the growing of apples and grape vines has developed.

Definition of most in the English dictionary

The definition of most in the dictionary is a great majority of; nearly all. Other definition of most is (US & Canadian, informal (or dialect) almost.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MOST


almost
ˈɔːlməʊst
blogpost
ˈblɒɡˌpəʊst
boast
bəʊst
coast
kəʊst
coste
kəʊst
engrossed
ɪnˈɡrəʊst
foremost
ˈfɔːˌməʊst
ghost
ɡəʊst
guidepost
ˈɡaɪdˌpəʊst
host
həʊst
innermost
ˈɪnəˌməʊst
outermost
ˈaʊtəˌməʊst
outpost
ˈaʊtˌpəʊst
post
pəʊst
roast
rəʊst
seacoast
ˈsiːˌkəʊst
toast
təʊst
topmost
ˈtɒpˌməʊst
uppermost
ˈʌpəˌməʊst
utmost
ˈʌtˌməʊst

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MOST

moss-grown
Mossad
mossback
mossbacked
mossbunker
mosser
Mossi
mossie
mossiness
mossland
mosslike
mosso
mossplant
mosstrooper
mossy
Most Honourable
Most Reverend
Mostaganem
mostly
mostwhat

WORDS THAT END LIKE MOST

at any cost
at most
boost
come home to roost
compost
cost
dost
first post
frost
get lost
Holy Ghost
last post
lost
low-cost
Prost
repost
rule the roost
than most
the most
trading post

Synonyms and antonyms of most in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «MOST»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «most» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of most

Translation of «most» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MOST

Find out the translation of most to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of most from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «most» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

最多的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

la mayor parte de
570 millions of speakers

English

most
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सबसे
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

أغْلَبُ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

наибольший
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

a maioria de
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সবচেয়ে
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

le plus
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Paling banyak
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

die meisten
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

最も多い
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

대부분
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Paling
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

hầu hết
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மிகவும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सर्वात
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

çoğu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

la maggior parte
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

największy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

більшість
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

cei mai mulți
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πλείστος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

mees
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

flest
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

mest
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of most

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MOST»

The term «most» is very widely used and occupies the 341 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MOST» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «most» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «most» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about most

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10 QUOTES WITH «MOST»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word most.
1
Richard Artschwager
My most important quality or property is curiosity. And that had its beginning in what I was going to do with my life.
2
John James Audubon
The Golden Eagle, which has universally been considered as a bird of most extraordinary powers of flight, is in my estimation little more than a sluggard, though its wings are long and ample.
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Abdallah II of Jordan
Over the past few years, the road to confrontation has shown its consequences: loss of innocent lives, destruction and fear. most costly, however, was the loss of hope. The most precious gift that you can present to your peoples over the coming weeks is renewed hope born out of tangible progress on the ground.
4
Beck
When my nephew was 3 and 4, he would say the most genius things. He said, You're hammer macho with FBI dogs. I thought it was just one of those great lines.
5
Donald Berwick
I think health care is more about love than about most other things. If there isn't at the core of this two human beings who have agreed to be in a relationship where one is trying to help relieve the suffering of another, which is love, you can't get to the right answer here.
6
Laura Bell Bundy
I can only speak for myself and my own music, because that is what I am most familiar with, and I write about things that I am living or experiencing.
7
Gina Carano
I have gotten some of the most beautiful experiences that a person can possibly ask for so I'm not at all complaining.
8
Eugene Cernan
One of the most important things about the geology on the moon is your descriptions of what you see, comparing them to things that you've seen on Earth so that the geologists and the scientists on the ground would know what you're talking about; and then take pictures of them.
9
Tom Chatfield
For all the sophistication of a world in which most of our waking hours are spent consuming or interacting with media, we have scarcely advanced in our understanding of what attention means.
10
Steve Coogan
Most of all I don't want to be bored. That's why I'd rather do something that has some sort of ambition, that risks failing, rather than make safer, more comfortable choices.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MOST»

Discover the use of most in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to most and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Four Things That Matter Most - 10th Anniversary Edition: ...
His insights and stories help us to forgive, appreciate, love, and celebrate one another more fully. The inspiring stories in The Four Things That Matter Most demonstrate the usefulness of the Four Things in a wide range of life situations.
Ira Byock, 2004
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Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most
The 10th-anniversary edition of the New York Times business bestseller-now updated with "Answers to Ten Questions People Ask" We attempt or avoid difficult conversations every day-whether dealing with an underperforming employee, ...
Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, Sheila Heen, 2010
3
What Matters Most: The Power of Living Your Values
The author explores existential angst, dissatisfaction, and spiritual emptiness in this far-sighted guide to adjusting life's priorities and values.
Hyrum W. Smith, 2001
4
100 Most Popular Nonfiction Authors: Biographical Sketches ...
Provides alphabetically-arranged biographical entries of popular writers of nonfiction, including Richard Dawkins, Joan Didion, and Paul Theroux, and presents insights on the creative process for each individual.
Bernard Alger Drew, 2008
5
MOST Work Measurement Systems, Third Edition,
This book is an essential guide for those in training for their MOST® certification and a great value to anyone looking to enhance their marketability to prospective employers.
K. B. Zandin, 2002
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The 6 Most Important Decisions You'll Ever Make: A Guide for ...
Jam-packed with original cartoons, inspiring quotes, and fun quizzes, this innovative book will help teens not only survive but thrive during their teen years and beyond.
Sean Covey, 2011
7
Making the Most of College: Students Speak Their Minds
Draws on years of research and interviews with undergraduates to explore the choices students make to obtain an enriching college experience.
Richard J. Light, 2001
8
The Most Dangerous Game
On his way to hunt jaguars in the Brazilian jungle, a professional hunter is marooned on remote island inhabited by a fellow hunter who pursues unusual game.
Richard Connell, 2007
9
100 of the Most Influential Gay Entertainers
Original couture fashion design; flawless makeup; perfectly executed performances. Attention commanding stage presence. This is only the beginning of what makes an entertainer engaging and truly memorable.
Jenettha J. Baines, 2010
10
100 Most Popular African American Authors: Biographical ...
Provides information about the lives and literary careers of one hundred popular African American authors, including Maya Angelou, Edwidge Danticat, Alex Haley, Langston Hughes, and Walter Dean Myers.
Bernard Alger Drew, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MOST»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term most is used in the context of the following news items.
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Which NFL Teams Have Improved the Most so Far This Offseason?
Graham can elevate Seattle's passing offense to another tier in an area of the field where it matters most. And perhaps even more importantly, ... «Bleacher Report, Jul 15»
2
Hunting The World's Most Wanted People Smuggler
The hunt for the world's most wanted people smuggler took us through some of the most inhospitable places on Earth as well as some of the ... «Sky News, Jul 15»
3
The 5 most bizarre weapons of World War II
Some of the advancements made in WWII were fundamental to modern technology — others, not so much. Here is a look at some of the most ... «Business Insider, Jul 15»
4
Nasa may have found the most Earth-like planet to date
Nasa may have just found the closest thing to an Earth-like planet in the Universe. The US space agency is holding a press conference ... «Wired.co.uk, Jul 15»
5
Earth's Most Famous Climate Scientist Issues Bombshell Sea Level …
This story was originally published by Slate and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. In what may prove to be a turning ... «Mother Jones, Jul 15»
6
The Cities That Have Lost the Most Flights
Imagine erasing the two largest airports in Texas—more than 11,000 flights a week. That's one way to think about the biggest change for ... «Wall Street Journal, Jul 15»
7
JD Power study: Buyers like Porsche most
Most appealing midsize sporty car: Chevrolet Corvette Uncredited, AP. Fullscreen. Most appealing city car: Fiat 500 SANDRO CAMPARDO, AP. «USA TODAY, Jul 15»
8
Alexandria among nation's most romantic cities
And apparently a city in Northern Virginia is one of the most romantic places in the country as National Romance Month in August approaches. «WTOP, Jul 15»
9
10 of the most dangerous jobs
Do you feel safe at work? The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) reports that nearly 4,600 ... «CBS News, Jul 15»
10
The 5 Most Valuable Apparel Deals In College Sports
The University of Michigan's new apparel deal with Nike is the most valuable in college sports. It's runs from August 1, 2016 through July 31, ... «Forbes, Jul 15»

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