Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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fewest | No | Yes | No | No |
most | No | Yes | No | Yes |
fewest (adjective) | most (adjective) |
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(superlative of `few' used with count nouns and usually preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the smallest in number | 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 |
(superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number |
fewest (adverb) | most (adverb) |
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used to form the superlative, greatest in size or degree | |
very | |
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but |