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Most

Pronoun, Adjective, Adverb
UK /məʊst/
US /moĘŠst/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)

Definition

(adj/pro) : Used to talk about the largest amount of something.
(adv) : To the highest degree.

Example

"(adj) : Most children love stories."

"(pro) : Most of the class agreed with the plan because it sounded simple and easy to follow."

"(adv) : She is the most patient person I know, always calm even in difficult situations."

Explanation

Most is used to talk about the largest amount, majority, or highest level of something. For example, most people like drinking tea. It can also compare three or more things, like in she is the most talented in the class. When most comes before a noun (as determiner/adjective), it shows the majority. For example, most students finished early. When most replaces a noun, it works as a pronoun, like most agreed (most = most people). As an adverb, it shows the highest degree or level, like he is the most courageous man I know. People use “most” when describing quantities or comparing many things.