most
/məʊst/ · /moʊst/
CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #632 in the learning path
大多数的；最多的
Definitions
det. the majority of something, or the greatest amount or number
大多数的；最多的
pron. the majority or greatest part of a group or amount
大多数；最大部分
adv. to the greatest degree; sometimes used to mean very
最；非常
Example
Most shops here close before we finish work.
这里大多数商店在我们下班前就关门了。
Most urban residents would benefit from reliable public transport that connects residential areas with major employment centres.
大多数城市居民都会受益于连接住宅区与主要就业中心的可靠公共交通。
Collocations
- most people
- most of the time
- at most
- the most important
Word family
- more (adv.)
Antonyms
- least
Usage tip
泛指用most people；特指用most of the people。
FAQ
- What does most mean?
- the majority of something, or the greatest amount or number the majority or greatest part of a group or amount to the greatest degree; sometimes used to mean very
- How is most pronounced?
- UK /məʊst/, US /moʊst/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
