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   best

   /bɛst/

   adjective

   • 1. of the most excellent or desirable type or quality: "the best midfielder in the country" Similar finestgreatesttopforemostleadingpre-eminentpremierprimefirstchiefprincipalsupremeof the highest qualitysuperlativeunrivalledsecond to nonewithout equalnonpareilunsurpassedunsurpassablepeerlessmatchlessunparalleledunbeatenunbeatableunexcelledoptimumoptimalultimatesurpassingincomparableidealperfecthighestrecord-breakingtop of the rangetop of the linepar excellenceinformal:starnumber-oneone-in-a-milliona cut above the resttop-drawerrare:unexampledOpposite worst
   • ▪ most enjoyable: "some of the best times of my life"
   • ▪ most appropriate, advantageous, or well advised: "do whatever you think best" Similar most advantageousmost suitablemost fittingmost appropriatemost aptmost prudentmost sensiblemost advisablemost desirable

   adverb

   • 1. to the highest degree; most (used with verbs suggesting a desirable action or state or a successful outcome): "they named the pictures they liked best" Similar mostto the highest/greatest degreeOpposite least
   • ▪ to the highest standard: "the best-dressed man in Britain" Similar to the highest standardin the best wayOpposite worst
   • ▪ most appropriately or usefully: "pruning is best done in spring" Similar most sensiblymost prudentlymost wiselymost suitablymost fittinglymost advantageouslymost usefullybetter

   noun

   • 1. that which is the most excellent, outstanding, or desirable: "buy the best you can afford" Similar finesttopcreamchoicechoicestprimeelitecrème de la crèmeflowerjewel in the crownnonpareilinformal:the topsthe pick of the bunch
   • ▪ the finest aspect of a person or thing: "he brought out the best in people" Similar most favourable/pleasant aspectbest pointadvantageassetvirtuegood point
   • ▪ the highest standard or level that someone or something can reach: "this is jazz at its best"
   • ▪ one's smartest or most formal clothes: "she dressed in her best" Similar best clothesfinerySunday bestinformal:best bib and tuckerglad rags
   • ▪ (in sport) a record performance: "a lifetime best of 12.0 seconds"
   • ▪ written at the end of a letter to wish a person well: "See you soon, best, Michael"

   verb

   • 1. outwit or get the better of (someone): informal "she refused to allow herself to be bested"

   Word Origin Old Englishbetest (adjective), betost, betst (adverb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch and German best, also to better1.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBEST | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   BEST definition: 1. of the highest quality, or being the most suitable, pleasing, or effective type of thing or…. Learn more.

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   adjective. ˈbest. Synonyms of best. superlative of good. 1. : excelling all others. the best student in the class. 2. : most productive of good : offering or producing the greatest advantage, utility, or satisfaction. What is the best thing to do? 3. : most, largest. It rained for the best part of their vacation. best. 2 of 5. adverb.

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   of the highest quality, excellence, or standing: I do my best work after meditation. Singling out the student with the top GPA is not always the most effective way to find the best students. most advantageous, suitable, or desirable: We've investigated a number of methods, but this is the best way.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishBEST | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   BEST definition: 1. superlative of good adjective: better than any other: 2. superlative of well adverb: most, or…. Learn more.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBEST definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Someone's best is the greatest effort or highest achievement or standard that they are capable of.

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   Definition of best adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   adj. Superlative of good. 1. Surpassing all others in excellence, achievement, or quality; most excellent: the best performer; the best grade of ore. 2. Most satisfactory, suitable, or useful; most desirable: the best solution; the best time for planting. 3. Greatest; most: He spoke for the best part of an hour. 4.