Words / A1

MOHST/məʊst/

The largest part of a group: most. Most students walk — no “the” in this pattern. Most of the class needs of the when the group is named. More is the comparative; most is the top amount. Almost means “nearly” — extra l.

Meaning

The largest amount or number.

Examples

• “Most students walk to school.”
• “Most shops close at six.”
• “Most of my friends live nearby.”

Good to know

most + plural noun. most of the + noun. Contrast: more.

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