The most / most
He's most approachable first thing in the morning.
I don't understand why I must use "most" and I can't use "The most".
I have a little knowledge that "most" is an adverb which amplifies an adjective or a verb.
And "the most" is an adjective which amplifies noun.
Thus, I think "the most" is my answer.
superlative-degree
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He's most approachable first thing in the morning.
I don't understand why I must use "most" and I can't use "The most".
I have a little knowledge that "most" is an adverb which amplifies an adjective or a verb.
And "the most" is an adjective which amplifies noun.
Thus, I think "the most" is my answer.
superlative-degree
edited Jan 1 at 16:03
sumelic
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asked Dec 22 '18 at 4:44
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You can use either.
– Jason Bassford
Dec 22 '18 at 6:03
elt.oup.com/student/oxfordenglishgrammar/advanced/… In this web uses "most". I don't understand why it is "most". Could you give me another information ?
– Kiw
Dec 22 '18 at 6:48
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– GEdgar
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He's most approachable first thing in the morning.
I don't understand why I must use "most" and I can't use "The most".
I have a little knowledge that "most" is an adverb which amplifies an adjective or a verb.
And "the most" is an adjective which amplifies noun.
Thus, I think "the most" is my answer.
superlative-degree
edited Jan 1 at 16:03
sumelic
47.6k8113217
asked Dec 22 '18 at 4:44
KiwKiw
74
He's most approachable first thing in the morning.
I don't understand why I must use "most" and I can't use "The most".
I have a little knowledge that "most" is an adverb which amplifies an adjective or a verb.
And "the most" is an adjective which amplifies noun.
Thus, I think "the most" is my answer.
superlative-degree
superlative-degree
edited Jan 1 at 16:03
sumelic
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asked Dec 22 '18 at 4:44
KiwKiw
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edited Jan 1 at 16:03
sumelic
47.6k8113217
asked Dec 22 '18 at 4:44
KiwKiw
74
edited Jan 1 at 16:03
sumelic
47.6k8113217
edited Jan 1 at 16:03
sumelic
47.6k8113217
edited Jan 1 at 16:03
sumelic
47.6k8113217
47.6k8113217
asked Dec 22 '18 at 4:44
KiwKiw
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asked Dec 22 '18 at 4:44
KiwKiw
74
asked Dec 22 '18 at 4:44
KiwKiw
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74
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You can use either.
– Jason Bassford
Dec 22 '18 at 6:03
elt.oup.com/student/oxfordenglishgrammar/advanced/… In this web uses "most". I don't understand why it is "most". Could you give me another information ?
– Kiw
Dec 22 '18 at 6:48
Questions by learners of English may be better asked at ell.stackexchange.com
– GEdgar
Jan 1 at 16:06
add a comment |
You can use either.
– Jason Bassford
Dec 22 '18 at 6:03
elt.oup.com/student/oxfordenglishgrammar/advanced/… In this web uses "most". I don't understand why it is "most". Could you give me another information ?
– Kiw
Dec 22 '18 at 6:48
Questions by learners of English may be better asked at ell.stackexchange.com
– GEdgar
Jan 1 at 16:06
You can use either.
– Jason Bassford
Dec 22 '18 at 6:03
You can use either.
– Jason Bassford
Dec 22 '18 at 6:03
elt.oup.com/student/oxfordenglishgrammar/advanced/… In this web uses "most". I don't understand why it is "most". Could you give me another information ?
– Kiw
Dec 22 '18 at 6:48
elt.oup.com/student/oxfordenglishgrammar/advanced/… In this web uses "most". I don't understand why it is "most". Could you give me another information ?
– Kiw
Dec 22 '18 at 6:48
Questions by learners of English may be better asked at ell.stackexchange.com
– GEdgar
Jan 1 at 16:06
Questions by learners of English may be better asked at ell.stackexchange.com
– GEdgar
Jan 1 at 16:06
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According to Merriam-Webster's Dictionary:
most
adverb
1: to the greatest or highest degree
— often used with an adjective or adverb to form the superlative.
//the most challenging job he ever had.
2: to a very great degree
//was most persuasive.
So we can use 'most' both with or without the definite article. The choice depends on what you mean in the particular case.
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According to Merriam-Webster's Dictionary:
most
adverb
1: to the greatest or highest degree
— often used with an adjective or adverb to form the superlative.
//the most challenging job he ever had.
2: to a very great degree
//was most persuasive.
So we can use 'most' both with or without the definite article. The choice depends on what you mean in the particular case.
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According to Merriam-Webster's Dictionary:
most
adverb
1: to the greatest or highest degree
— often used with an adjective or adverb to form the superlative.
//the most challenging job he ever had.
2: to a very great degree
//was most persuasive.
So we can use 'most' both with or without the definite article. The choice depends on what you mean in the particular case.
answered Dec 22 '18 at 7:57
user307254user307254
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According to Merriam-Webster's Dictionary:
most
adverb
1: to the greatest or highest degree
— often used with an adjective or adverb to form the superlative.
//the most challenging job he ever had.
2: to a very great degree
//was most persuasive.
So we can use 'most' both with or without the definite article. The choice depends on what you mean in the particular case.
answered Dec 22 '18 at 7:57
user307254user307254
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According to Merriam-Webster's Dictionary:
most
adverb
1: to the greatest or highest degree
— often used with an adjective or adverb to form the superlative.
//the most challenging job he ever had.
2: to a very great degree
//was most persuasive.
So we can use 'most' both with or without the definite article. The choice depends on what you mean in the particular case.
answered Dec 22 '18 at 7:57
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