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Best

noun
/ˈbɛst/
Word Frequency: 191.9

Definitions

1.nounThe supreme effort one can make, or has made.
"I did my best."
2.nounOne's best behavior.
"I was somewhat distant lately, and my lady promised me head every Tuesday of the week when I'm nice to her, so I better be on my best."
3.nounThe person (or persons; or thing or things) that is (are) most excellent.
4.verbTo surpass in skill or achievement.
5.verbTo beat in a contest
6.adjectiveMost; largest.
"Unpacking took the best part of a week."
7.adjectiveMost superior; most favorable.
"In my opinion, mushrooms are the best pizza toppings."
8.adjective(of people)
9.adjective(of capabilities)
10.adjective(properties and qualities)
11.adjective(when with and) Very, extremely. See good and.
"The soup is good and hot."
12.adjectiveHoly (especially when capitalized) .
"Good Friday"
13.adjective(of quantities)
14.adverb(manner) Accurately, competently, satisfactorily.
"He does his job well."
15.adverb(manner) Completely, fully.
"We’re well beat now."
16.adverb(degree) To a significant degree.
"That author is well known."
17.adverb(degree) Very (as a general-purpose intensifier).
18.adverbIn a desirable manner; so as one could wish; satisfactorily; favourably; advantageously.

Synonyms

accomplishedall rightdecentnot badsatisfactorywelltop-gradeunexcelledtop-qualityhigh-gradeoptimaloptimum

Antonyms

worstbaddestbadevilpoor

Rhymes With

manifestcrestdetestdistressedjestimpressedacquiescedrest
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