Definition of most

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • most is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 6
  • most is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 6
  • most is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 7

Definition of most


  • (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but (adverb)

    Examples

    1. the baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded
    2. we're almost finished
    3. most everyone agrees

    Synonyms

    1. about
    2. almost
    3. near
    4. nearly
    5. nigh
    6. virtually
    7. well-nigh
  • used to form the superlative (adverb)

    Examples

    1. the king cobra is the most dangerous snake

    Synonyms

    1. to the highest degree
  • (superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number (adjective)

    Examples

    1. who has the most apples?
    2. most people like eggs
    3. most fishes have fins
  • the superlative of `much' that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by `the'; a quantifier meaning the greatest in amount or extent or degree (adjective)

    Examples

    1. made the most money he could
    2. what attracts the most attention?
    3. made the most of a bad deal
  • very (adverb)

    Examples

    1. a most welcome relief

See definition of most in Merriam Webster