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the most
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Definitions

  1. 1. the most
  2. 2. the extreme
  3. 3. prime
This prefix is attached to adjectives or nouns to mean "most" or "the greatest/best/worst," functioning like the superlative in English. For example, it can combine with words meaning "high" or "strong" to express the highest degree of that quality.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Inside, I whispered to myself, "This might be as bad as it gets."

Sentence 2

Honestly, I'm skeptical — is that really the best plan?

Sentence 3

Where does the risk peak with this contract?

Sentence 4

The moment my boss said "let's give it our best," the whole atmosphere shifted.

Sentence 5

That comment was just so awful — it's not even funny!