The adverb most, a shortened form of almost, is far from being either a recent development or an Americanism. It goes back to the 16th century in England, where it is now principally a dialect form.
used to indicate the greatest amount or degree of a quality, as in "That's the exhibit's most controversial statue" or "He's the most ambitious one"
1. a. a great majority of; nearly all: most people like eggs. b. (as pronoun; functioning as sing or plural): most of them don't know; most of it is finished.
Most is the capital city of the Most District, situated between the Central Bohemian Uplands and the Ore Mountains, approximately 77 km northwest of Prague along the Bílina River and southwest of Ústí
MOST definition: 1. the biggest number or amount of; more than anything or anyone else: 2. used to form the . Learn more.
The teams competed to see who could collect (the) most money. I spent most time in Rome because most of Venice is flooded.
The meaning of MOST is greatest in quantity, extent, or degree. How to use most in a sentence. Can most be used in place of almost?: Usage Guide.
in or to the greatest extent or degree:[often used before adjectives and adverbs, and regularly before those of more than two syllables] most rapid; She behaved most wisely; He worked most carefully.
