in the greatest quantity, amount, measure, degree, or number

to win the most votes.

in the majority of instances

Most operations are successful.

greatest, as in size or extent

the most talent.

the greatest quantity, amount, or degree; the utmost

The most I can hope for is a passing grade.

the greatest number or the majority of a class specified

Most of his writing is rubbish.

the greatest number

The most this room will seat is 150.

the majority of persons

to be more sensitive than most.

the most, Slang . the ultimate in something

He's the most. That movie was the most.

in or to the greatest extent or degree (in this sense often used before adjectives and adverbs, and regularly before those of more than two syllables, to form superlative phrases having the same force and effect as the superlative degree formed by the termination -est )

most rapid; most wisely.

very

a most puzzling case.

Informal . almost or nearly. ?

at the most, at the maximum. Also

at most.

for the most part. part ( def. 34 ) .

make the most of

to use to greatest advantage; utilize fully

to make the most of an opportunity.

adjective

least

adverb

least

adjective

better , biggest , greater , highest , largest , lion’s share , max , maximum , ultimate , utmost , uttermost , larger

adverb

about , all but , almost , approximately , close , eminently , exceedingly , in the majority , mightily , much , nearly , nigh , practically , remarkably , super , surpassingly , too , very , well-nigh , awfully , dreadfully , exceptionally , extra , extremely , greatly , highly , notably