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

“made the most money he could”

“what attracts the most attention?”

03adverb

used to form the superlative, greatest in size or degree

“the king cobra is the most dangerous snake”

04adverb

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

“the job is (just) about done”

“the baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded”

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05adverb

used to give emphasis

“she was very gifted”

“he played very well”

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