most

Definition

superlative degree of much.

Etymology

From Middle English most, moste, from Old English mǣst, māst, from Proto-Germanic *maistaz, *maist. Cognate with Scots mast, maist (“most”), Saterland Frisian maast (“most”), West Frisian meast (“most”), Dutch meest (“most”), German meist (“most”), Danish and Swedish mest (“most”), Icelandic mestur (“most”).

Example Sentences

• "The teams competed to see who could collect (the) most money."
• "I spent most time in Rome because most of Venice is flooded."
• "The team with the most points wins."