English dictionary
best
/b/E/st/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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(superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities
ExamplesThe best film of the year.
The best solution.
The best time for planting.
Wore his best suit.
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Having good qualities in the highest degree; most good, kind, desirable, suitable, etc.; most excellent; as, the <i>best</i> man; the <i>best</i> road; the <i>best</i> cloth; the <i>best</i> abilities.
Source: webster1913
noun
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the supreme effort one can make
ExamplesThey did their best.
Antonyms worstSource: WordNet 3.0
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the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others
ExamplesHe could beat the best of them.
Synonyms topperSource: WordNet 3.0
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Canadian physiologist (born in the United States) who assisted F. G. Banting in research leading to the discovery of insulin (1899-1978)
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Utmost; highest endeavor or state; most nearly perfect thing, or being, or action; as, to do one's <i>best</i>; to the <i>best</i> of our ability.
Source: webster1913
adverb
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in a most excellent way or manner
ExamplesHe played best after a couple of martinis.
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it would be sensible
ExamplesYou'd best stay at home.
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from a position of superiority or authority
ExamplesFather knows best.
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In the highest degree; beyond all others.
Source: webster1913
adjective satellite
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(comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable
ExamplesThe White House thought it best not to respond.
Synonyms betterSource: WordNet 3.0
verb
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get the better of
ExamplesThe goal was to best the competition.
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To get the better of.
Source: webster1913