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    best
    /bɛst/

    adjective

    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

    noun

    • 1. that which is the most excellent, outstanding, or desirable: "buy the best you can afford" Similar finesttopcreamchoice

    verb

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

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › bestBest Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    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.

  3. www.dictionary.com › browse › bestBEST Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    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.

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

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

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryBEST | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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

  6. www.thefreedictionary.com › bestBest - definition of best by The Free Dictionary

    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.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishbest adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › bestBest - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    adjective. (superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities. “the best film of the year”. “the best solution”. “the best time for planting”. “wore his best suit”. synonyms: champion, prizewinning. holding first place in a contest.

  9. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › bestbest | meaning of best in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

    From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English best1 /best/ S1 W1 adjective [ superlative of good] 1 better than anything else or anyone else in quality, skill, how effective it is etc He won the best actor award. What’s the best way to cook this fish?

  10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishBest - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes |...

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

  11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryBEST definition in American English | Collins English Dictionary

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