Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

maist

adverb
/meɪst/
Definition
a Scottish term meaning ‘most’ or ‘the majority’ in English.
Examples
  • Maist folk prefer sunny weather.

  • He spent maist of his time studying for exams.

  • In maist cases, the decision was unanimous.

Meaning
Used to describe the greatest amount or the largest part of something.
Synonyms
  • Most

  • The majority

  • Predominantly