What's the difference between most and very?

Most


Definition:

  • (a.) Consisting of the greatest number or quantity; greater in number or quantity than all the rest; nearly all.
  • (a.) Greatest in degree; as, he has the most need of it.
  • (a.) Highest in rank; greatest.
  • (a.) In the greatest or highest degree.

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Very


Definition:

  • (v. t.) True; real; actual; veritable.
  • (adv.) In a high degree; to no small extent; exceedingly; excessively; extremely; as, a very great mountain; a very bright sum; a very cold day; the river flows very rapidly; he was very much hurt.

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