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Meaning of best

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

best

Pronunciation:/ˈbɛst//ˈbɛst/

noun

Definitions

  1. The supreme effort one can make, or has made.

    Example: I did my best.

  2. One's best behavior.

    Example: 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. The person (or persons; or thing or things) that is (are) most excellent.

verb

Definitions

  1. To surpass in skill or achievement.

  2. To beat in a contest

adjective

Definitions

  1. Most; largest.

    Example: Unpacking took the best part of a week.

  2. Most superior; most favorable.

    Example: In my opinion, mushrooms are the best pizza toppings.

adjective

Definitions

  1. (of people)

  2. (of capabilities)

  3. (properties and qualities)

  4. (when with and) Very, extremely. See good and.

    Example: The soup is good and hot.

adverb

Definitions

  1. (manner) Accurately, competently, satisfactorily.

    Example: He does his job well.

  2. (manner) Completely, fully.

    Example: We’re well beat now.

  3. (degree) To a significant degree.

    Example: That author is well known.

  4. (degree) Very (as a general-purpose intensifier).