most

形容词 most:

1. (superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number
2. the superlative of `much' that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by `the'; a quantifier meaning the greatest in amount or extent or degree

副词 most:

1. used to form the superlative
   同义词：to the highest degree
2. very
3. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished
   同义词：about, just about, almost, all but, nearly, near, nigh, virtually, well-nigh

1. I go to the shop most every day.
   我差不多每天都去商店。
2. He spoke most bitterly of his experiences in prison.
   他十分痛苦地讲述了他在监狱中的经历。
3. This is the area that attracts the most attention.
   这是最受关注的地区。
4. Most students passed the examination.
   大多数学生通过了考试。
5. It was one of the most important discoveries ever made.
   这是所做出的最重大的发现之一。

most

adj.（形容词）
many的最高级形式,much

Greatest in number:
数量上最多的：
例句：
won the most votes.
拥有最多数的选票

Greatest in amount, extent, or degree:
数量、范围或程度上最大的：
例句：
has the most compassion.
最具同情心的

In the greatest number of instances:
在大多数情形中：
例句：
Most fish have fins.
大多数鱼有鳞

n.（名词）
The greatest amount or degree:
最大的数量或程度：
例句：
She has the most to gain.
她可以获得最多的收益

Slang The greatest, best, or most exciting. Used withthe :
【俚语】 最伟大的、最好的或最令人激动的。与the 连用：
例句：
That party was the most!
那一晚会精彩极了

pron.（代词）
(used with a sing. or pl. verb)The greatest part or number:
（与单数或复数动词连用）最多部分或数量：
例句：
Most of the town was destroyed. Most of the books were missing.
大多数城镇被破坏。大多数书都找不着了

adv.（副词）
more的最高级形式,much
In or to the highest degree or extent. Used with many adjectives and adverbs to form the superlative degree:
在最高或最大程度、范围内。与许多形容词和副词连用构成最高级：
例句：
most honest; most impatiently.
最诚实的；最不耐心地

Very:
非常：
例句：
a most impressive piece of writing.
一篇给人印象很深的文章

Informal Almost:
【非正式用语】 几乎：
例句：
Most everyone agrees.
几乎人人赞同

<习惯用语>at (the) most
At the maximum:
达到最大值：
例句：
We saw him for ten minutes at the most. She ran two miles at most.
我们能见他十分钟。她最多跑了两英里

来源：
Middle English
中古英语
from Old English môst, m3st * see mô- 3
源自 古英语 môst, m3st *参见 mô- 3
Adv., sense 3, probably short for almost
副词释义3，可能为 almost的简写