At most
Example: He eats at most two meals per day
Definition
"At most" is an adverbial phrase used to indicate the maximum limit or highest quantity possible, no more than what is stated. For example, in the sentence 'He eats at most two meals per day,' it means he does not eat more than two meals daily.
Etymology
The phrase "at most" originates from the combination of the preposition 'at' and the adjective 'most,' which comes from Old English 'māst,' meaning 'greatest in amount or degree.' The phrase has been used for centuries to express limits or maximum extents.
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"At most" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 116 commonly used words.
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