Definition of "most"

Kid-friendly meaning of most, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "most" mean?

most (adjective) — more than half, or a very large part.

Part of speechAdjective Syllables1 (most)

Example sentences using "most"

Grade K–2
Most kids like recess.
Grade 3–5
Most of the books on her shelf were ones she had read more than twice already.
Grade 6–8
Most of what you'll remember about this year, ten years from now, won't be the big events — it'll be the small ordinary afternoons in between.

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