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adverb
1.
Used to form the superlative.  Synonym: to the highest degree.
2.
Very.
3.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but.  Synonyms: about, almost, near, nearly, nigh, virtually, well-nigh.  "The baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded" , "We're almost finished" , "The car all but ran her down" , "He nearly fainted" , "Talked for nigh onto 2 hours" , "The recording is well-nigh perfect" , "Virtually all the parties signed the contract" , "I was near exhausted by the run" , "Most everyone agrees"
adjective
1.
(superlative of 'many' used with count nouns and often preceded by 'the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number.  "Most people like eggs" , "Most fishes have fins"
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.  "What attracts the most attention?" , "Made the most of a bad deal"



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