Basic Details
Word: Most
Part of Speech: Adjective / Adverb / Pronoun
Meaning:
- As an adjective: Greatest in amount, degree, or number.
- As an adverb: To the greatest extent.
- As a pronoun: The majority; the greatest number or part.
Synonyms: Majority, maximum, utmost, greatest, bulk
Antonyms: Least, minimum, fewest, minor, smallest
Idioms and Phrases
- Make the most of: To use something to the best possible advantage.
Example: "She made the most of her time by learning new skills."
- At (the) most: Not more than.
Example: "The journey will take two hours at most."
- Most of all: Above everything else.
Example: "He loved reading, but most of all he enjoyed history books."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Most people enjoy watching movies in their free time.
Example 2: This is the most delicious cake I have ever tasted.
Example 3: She spends most of her evenings reading novels.
Fun Fact
The word "most" is derived from Old English "mǣst," meaning "greatest" or "largest." It has been used since before the 12th century to indicate superiority in degree or quantity.
Famous Quote
"The most wasted of all days is one without laughter." - E.E. Cummings
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "most" generally mean?
a) Least amount
b) Greatest in quantity or degree
c) A small part
d) None
Answer: b) Greatest in quantity or degree
2. Which of these is a synonym of "most"?
a) Minimum
b) Fewest
c) Maximum
d) Least
Answer: c) Maximum
3. Which is an antonym of "most"?
a) Majority
b) Bulk
c) Utmost
d) Least
Answer: d) Least
4. Which sentence uses "most" correctly?
a) He was most of happy yesterday.
b) Most students arrived on time for the exam.
c) The most are going to the park.
d) She likes mostly reading.
Answer: b) Most students arrived on time for the exam.
5. What does the idiom "make the most of" mean?
a) Waste something
b) Use something fully and advantageously
c) Avoid doing something
d) Spend the least effort
Answer: b) Use something fully and advantageously
