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most
the greatest amount or number
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When to use most
Большинство студентов сдало экзамен.
Большинство книг на полке новые.
most usage examples
Большинство студентов сдало экзамен.
Most students passed the exam.
Большинство книг на полке новые.
Most of the books on the shelf are new.
Similar words
same headword; no difference
explicitly means over 50%; more precise than 'most'
means 'a large number', not necessarily the majority
informal 'many/much'; does not mean the majority
very close to 100%, stronger than 'most'
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most synonyms
What's the difference between most / more than half / many / a lot of / almost all / nearly all
same headword; no difference
Most people agree.
Большинство людей согласны.
explicitly means over 50%; more precise than 'most'
More than half the class voted for the plan.
Более половины класса проголосовали за план.
Many people were late.
Многие люди опоздали.
informal 'many/much'; does not mean the majority
A lot of people came to the party.
На вечеринку пришло много людей.
very close to 100%, stronger than 'most'
Almost all the books are new.
Почти все книги новые.
very close to 'almost all'; stronger than 'most'
Nearly all the guests have arrived.
Почти все гости уже прибыли.
more literary/formal phrase for 'most of'
The greater part of the day was rainy.
Большая часть дня была дождливой.
the main mass or largest part of something
The bulk of the work is done.
Основная часть работы сделана.
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How to pronounce most and what this word means
most translation: большинство. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce most
/məʊst/
most translation
большинство
most examples
Most students passed the exam.
most transcription
/məʊst/, /moʊst/
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most meaning: what does it mean?
the greatest amount or number
most pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
most is pronounced as /məʊst/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
most definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Most students passed the exam. Translation: Большинство студентов сдало экзамен.
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