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moast

moast is the obsolete spelling of most.

Meaning of most

Adverb

most (not comparable)

  1. Forms the superlative of many adjectives.
    • This is the most important example.
    Antonyms:
    least
    1. (proscribed) With a superlative adjective ending in -est.
      • the most tallest building in the world
  2. To a great extent or degree; highly; very.
    • This is a most unusual specimen.

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Words formed from moast

Questions about moast

What is moast the obsolete spelling of?
Moast is the obsolete spelling of most.

Words near moast in the dictionary

  1. Moapa Valley
  2. moar
  3. Moara
  4. moas
  5. MOASS
  6. moast
  7. moastly
  8. moat
  9. moated
  10. moating
  11. moatlike

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