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most

/ˈmoʊst/ noun C2
  1. The greatest amount. (uncountable) · The most I can offer for the house is $150,000.
  2. The greater part. (countable, uncountable) · Most of the penguins were friendly and curious.· Most of the rice was spoiled.
  3. A record-setting amount. (countable)

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It would not rest him to lie down, and he could not close his eyes; so he remained all night staring at a little spider which was weaving its web in a corner of the room, just as if it were not one of the most wonderful rooms in the world.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 66 · B2
“All these monuments which you see,” said the Monkey, “are erected in honour of my ancestors, who were in their day freedmen and citizens of great renown.” The Fox replied, “You have chosen a most appropriate subject for your falsehoods, as I am sure none of your ancestors will be able to contradict you.”
Three Hundred Aesop's Fables, p. 69 · B2
“Alas, sir, in the most unexpected manner.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 3 · C1
During this time, Dantès, at the opposite side of the table, had been occupied in similarly placing his most honored guests.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 24 · C1

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