1. (adverb) used to form the superlative

• to the highest degree

2. (adverb) (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

• about
• almost
• near
• nearly
• nigh
• virtually
• well-nigh

1. (adjective) (superlative of many' used with count nouns and often preceded by the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number

• fewest

2. (adjective) 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

• least

3. (adverb) used to form the superlative

• least
• to the lowest degree