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fewest vs most

most vs fewest

fewest and most both are adjectives.

fewest is not an adverb while most is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fewest No Yes No No
most No Yes No Yes
fewest (adjective) most (adjective)
(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)
used to form the superlative, greatest in size or degree
very
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
Difference between fewest and most

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