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most · adverb /moʊst/Full view
(the) most attractive/important/popular, etc.
A2 used before an adjective to show that someone or something has the greatest amount of a quality
Dictionary examples:

She's the most beautiful girl I've ever seen.

She chose the most expensive coat in the shop.

Of the four, he's the most likely to win.

Learner example:

It is the most famous place in Edinburgh and it is interesting too. (Key English Test; A2; Chinese)

most
A2 more than anything or anyone else
Dictionary examples:

Which subject do you like (the) most?

Sam enjoys the swings most of all.

Learner example:

I love pink the most! (Key English Test; A2; Thai)

for the most part
C1 mostly or usually
Dictionary example:

I enjoyed it for the most part.

Learner example:

First of all, for the most part, people have to use computers in their jobs. (International English Language Testing System; C1; French)

most · pronoun /moʊst/
most (ALMOST ALL)
A2 almost all
Dictionary examples:

In this school, most of the children are from the Chinese community.

Most of our students walk to school.

Learner example:

I received a lot of presents. Most of them were toys. (Key English Test; A2; Spanish)

most (MORE)
B2 more than anyone or anything else
Dictionary examples:

Everyone was generous but Lizzie gave the most.

This one costs the most.

make the most of sth
B2 to take full advantage of something because it may not last long
Dictionary example:

We should make the most of this good weather.

Learner example:

Remember, always try to make the most of your life. (First Certificate in English; B2; Polish)

most · determiner /moʊst/
most (MORE)
B1 the largest amount
Dictionary example:

Carlos earns the most money of all of us.

Learner example:

So, in this game, the people are there to win the most money they can. (Skills for Life (Entry 3); B1; French)

most (ALMOST ALL)
A2 almost all
Dictionary examples:

I don't eat meat, but I like most types of fish.

Most people think he's guilty.

Learner example:

Most people don't buy fast food. (Skills for Life (Entry 2); A2; Czech)

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