best
/ˈbɛst/noun, verb, adjective, adverb1 syllable
Best means: having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified.
Synonyms for best143
noun, as in Canadian physiologist (born in the United States) who assisted F. G. Banting in research leading to the discovery of insulin (1899-1978)
noun, as in the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others
adjective, as in having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
adjective, as in (superlative of ‘good’) having the most positive qualities
adjective, as in morally admirable
adjective, as in having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
adjective, as in deserving of esteem and respect
adjective, as in promoting or enhancing well-being
adjective, as in appealing to the mind
adjective, as in tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health
adjective, as in (comparative and superlative of ‘well’) wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable
adjective, as in generally admired
adverb, as in to a great extent or degree
adverb, as in (often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (‘good’ is a nonstandard dialectal variant for ‘well’)
adverb, as in with great or especially intimate knowledge
adverb, as in in a manner affording benefit or advantage
adverb, as in in financial comfort
adverb, as in from a position of superiority or authority
adverb, as in thoroughly or completely; fully; often used as a combining form
adverb, as in (used for emphasis or as an intensifier) entirely or fully
adverb, as in to a suitable or appropriate extent or degree
adverb, as in favorably; with approval
adverb, as in with prudence or propriety
adverb, as in with skill or in a pleasing manner
adverb, as in without unusual distress or resentment; with good humor
also used for best
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Opposites of best
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adjective
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified“good news from the hospital”
(superlative of ‘good’) having the most positive qualities“the best film of the year”
morally admirable
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude“adept in handicrafts”
deserving of esteem and respect“all respectable companies give guarantees”
promoting or enhancing well-being“an arms limitation agreement beneficial to all countries”
financially safe“a good investment”
exerting force or influence“the law is effective immediately”
of moral excellence“a genuinely good person”
with or in a close or intimate relationship“a good friend”
most suitable or right for a particular purpose“a good time to plant tomatoes”
not forged“a good dollar bill”
not left to spoil“the meat is still good”
having the normally expected amount“gives full measure”
resulting favorably“it's a good thing that I wasn't there”
appealing to the mind“good music”
in excellent physical condition“good teeth”
tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health“beneficial effects of a balanced diet”
(comparative and superlative of ‘well’) wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable“it would be better to speak to him”
agreeable or pleasing“we all had a good time”
thorough“had a good workout”
capable of pleasing“good looks”
generally admired“good taste”
verb
get the better of“the goal was to best the competition”
adverb
to a great extent or degree“I'm afraid the film was well over budget”
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (‘good’ is a nonstandard dialectal variant for ‘well’)“the children behaved well”
indicating high probability; in all likelihood“I might well do it”
with great or especially intimate knowledge“we knew them well”
in a manner affording benefit or advantage“she married well”
in financial comfort“They live well”
from a position of superiority or authority“father knows best”
thoroughly or completely; fully; often used as a combining form“The problem is well understood”
(used for emphasis or as an intensifier) entirely or fully“a book well worth reading”
to a suitable or appropriate extent or degree“the project was well underway”
favorably; with approval“their neighbors spoke well of them”
with prudence or propriety“You would do well to say nothing more”
with skill or in a pleasing manner“she dances well”
without unusual distress or resentment; with good humor“took the joke well”
in a most excellent way or manner“he played best after a couple of martinis”
it would be sensible“you'd best stay at home”
noun
Canadian physiologist (born in the United States) who assisted F. G. Banting in research leading to the discovery of insulin (1899-1978)
the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others“he could beat the best of them”
the supreme effort one can make“they did their best”
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
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Best in a sentence
- As singers go, she is among the best in the country.CM
- No matter what you do, do your best.blay_paul
- Whatever you do, you must do your best.Dejo
- Whatever you may do, you must do your best.shanghainese
- Though the doctor did his best, the patient's recovery was slow.CK
- No doubt he did his best, but he didn't succeed.CK
- Which do you like best, apples, oranges or grapes?CK
- If you try at all, you should try your best.AlanF_US
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Forms of best
as a noun
- plural
- bests
as a verb
- past tense
- bested
- present participle
- besting
- third-person singular
- bests
- past participle
- bested