1. (

• most ,
• to_the_highest_degree

) used to form the superlative; "the king cobra is the most dangerous snake" ;

2. (

• most ,

) very; "a most welcome relief" ;

3. (

• about ,
• almost ,
• most ,
• nearly ,
• near ,
• nigh ,
• virtually ,
• well-nigh

) (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but; "the job is (just) about done"; "the baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded"; "we're almost finished"; "the car all but ran her down"; "he nearly fainted"; "talked for nigh onto 2 hours"; "the recording is well-nigh perfect"; "virtually all the parties signed the contract"; "I was near exhausted by the run"; "most everyone agrees" ;