used to form the superlative of some adjectives and adverbs
the most beautiful village in Austria
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the most in American English
Slang
the best or most exciting, attractive, etc.
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Examples of 'the most' in a sentence
the most
Two 's company Meet the most influential couple in cosmetics.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
London 's Westminster is the most expensive.
The Sun (2016)
Which MP 's face sells the most merchandise?
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The list of her conquests reads like the membership of the most exclusive gentlemen 's club.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Europe 's periphery was the most damaged and so there is more to play for.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Father 's Day is the most difficult day of the year for many people coming to your church.
Christianity Today (2000)
All related terms of 'the most'
at the most
You use at a minimum , or at the minimum , when you want to indicate that something is the very least which could or should happen .
make the most of
to use to the best advantage
at most/at the most
You use at most or at the most to say that a number or amount is the maximum that is possible and that the actual number or amount may be smaller.
for the most part
For the most part means mostly or usually.
make the most of sth
If you make the most of something, you get the maximum use or advantage from it.
empty vessels make the most sound
said to mean that people who talk a lot about their knowledge, talent or experience are often not as knowledgeable , talented or experienced as they claim to be