1. (superlative of many' used with count nouns and often preceded by the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number Adjective
2. 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 Adjective
3. Used to form the superlative Adverb
4. Very Adverb
5. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but Adverb