most

[[t]məust[/t]] 1. superlative of many, much (often with the) - adjective

1) ((the) greatest number or quantity of: Which of the students has read the most books?; Reading is what gives me most enjoyment.) mais

2) (the majority or greater part of: Most children like playing games; Most modern music is difficult to understand.) a maioria de

2. adverb

1) (used to form the superlative of many adjectives and adverbs, especially those of more than two syllables: Of all the women I know, she's the most beautiful; the most delicious cake I've ever tasted; We see her mother or father sometimes, but we see her grandmother most frequently.) o/a/os/as mais

2) (to the greatest degree or extent: They like sweets and biscuits but they like ice-cream most of all.) mais

3) (very or extremely: I'm most grateful to you for everything you've done; a most annoying child.) muito

4) ((American) almost: Most everyone I know has read that book.) quase

3. pronoun

1) (the greatest number or quantity: I ate two cakes, but Mary ate more, and John ate (the) most.) mais

2) (the greatest part; the majority: He'll be at home for most of the day; Most of these students speak English; Everyone is leaving - most have gone already.) a maioria, a maior parte

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- mostly

- at the most - at most - for the most part - make the most of something - make the most of