3most noun
Meaning:
at most or at the most
: not more than a specified amount, level, etc.
▪ It took an hour at most. [=it took no more than an hour; it took an hour or less than an hour] ▪ She only worked here for a month or two at the most. ▪ It costs, at most, only a few dollars. ▪ This is worth $10 at most.
▪ It took an hour at most. [=it took no more than an hour; it took an hour or less than an hour] ▪ She only worked here for a month or two at the most. ▪ It costs, at most, only a few dollars. ▪ This is worth $10 at most.
make the most of
: to use (something) in a way that will get the best result
▪ She was determined to make the most of the opportunity.
▪ She was determined to make the most of the opportunity.
the most
: something of the greatest importance, strength, value, etc.
▪ The most I can give you is $10. [=I can give you $10, but I can't give you more than $10] ▪ Is that the most you can do? ▪ You'll need to make wise investments if you want get the most out of your money. ▪ A second chance is the most we can hope for now. ▪ He tries hard, but that's the most [=all] we can say for him. [=the best thing we can say about him is that he tries hard]
▪ The most I can give you is $10. [=I can give you $10, but I can't give you more than $10] ▪ Is that the most you can do? ▪ You'll need to make wise investments if you want get the most out of your money. ▪ A second chance is the most we can hope for now. ▪ He tries hard, but that's the most [=all] we can say for him. [=the best thing we can say about him is that he tries hard]
