most

[məust] 1. superlative of many, much (often with the) - adjective

1) ((the) greatest number or quantity of: Which of the students has read the most books?; Reading is what gives me most enjoyment.) cel mai mult

2) (the majority or greater part of: Most children like playing games; Most modern music is difficult to understand.) cea mai mare parte din(tre)

2. adverb

1) (used to form the superlative of many adjectives and adverbs, especially those of more than two syllables: Of all the women I know, she's the most beautiful; the most delicious cake I've ever tasted; We see her mother or father sometimes, but we see her grandmother most frequently.) cel mai

2) (to the greatest degree or extent: They like sweets and biscuits but they like ice-cream most of all.) cel mai mult

3) (very or extremely: I'm most grateful to you for everything you've done; a most annoying child.) foarte

4) ((American) almost: Most everyone I know has read that book.) aproape

3. pronoun

1) (the greatest number or quantity: I ate two cakes, but Mary ate more, and John ate (the) most.) cel mai mult

2) (the greatest part; the majority: He'll be at home for most of the day; Most of these students speak English; Everyone is leaving - most have gone already.) cea mai mare parte (dintre), majoritatea

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- mostly

- at the most
- at most
- for the most part
- make the most of something
- make the most of