American English
/moʊst̚/
One syllable.
More than half, or nearly all, of a group or amount.
In natural connected speech, the final /t/ in “most” may disappear before another consonant: /moʊs/. When you say the word alone, keep the /t/: /moʊst/.
More than half, or nearly all, of a group or amount.
Most people use a smartphone.
Most of the water is gone.
Say “most people,” not “the most people,” when you mean “la mayoría de las personas.”
most people · most students · most of the work · most of the time
most + plural noun or uncountable noun
most of + the/these/my + noun
To the greatest degree or extent.
This is the most useful tool.
Which color do you like most?
the most important · the most popular · the most useful · like something the most
the most + adjective or adverb
verb + most
The largest number or amount when several are compared.
Mia got the most votes.
This car uses the most gas.
the most votes · the most money · the most points
the most + plural noun or uncountable noun
verb + the most + noun
The larger part of a group or amount, without naming the people or things.
Most agreed with the plan.
Most of them arrived early.
most of us · most of them · most are · most agree
most + verb
most of + us/them/it
No more than a stated number or amount.
The trip will take two hours at most.
To use a situation or opportunity as well as possible.
Let's make the most of this sunny day.
Usually; during the greater part of the time.
I work from home most of the time.