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Englishnewbie Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

most/the most

The dictionary uses both forms:

He complains the most.
He complains most.

Can you explain the use of "the" here? WHich is correct and why?
Thank you.
  

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You can use either. The first instance is a pronoun; the second is an adverb.

  • You can use either.
  • The first instance is a pronoun; the second is an adverb.
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You can use either. The first instance is a pronoun; the second is an adverb.

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