noun

1. The greatest amount.

   “The most I can offer for the house is $150,000.”

2. The greater part.

   “Most of the penguins were friendly and curious.”

3. A record-setting amount.

adverb

1. Forms the superlative of many adjectives.

   “Correctness is most important.”

2. To a great extent or degree; highly; very.

   “This is a most unusual specimen.”

3. Superlative of many

pronoun

1. The greater part of a group, especially a group of people.

   “Most want the best for their children.”

Synonyms: majority