most
/məʊst/
Translation
The largest amount or number; more than all the others.
Examples
is kind person .
"Most" shows she is kinder than everyone else.
children fruit.
"Most" means nearly all of the children.
is thing .
"Most" shows it is wanted more than anything else.
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