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adjective \ˈbest\1
: excelling all others <the best student>
2
: most productive of good : offering or producing the greatest advantage, utility, or satisfaction <what is the best thing to do>
See Examples of BEST
- You should wear your best clothes tonight.
- We ate the best food and drank the best wines.
- His modesty and sense of humor are his best qualities.
- Is that your best offer?
- Which of these do you think tastes best?
- Mary sends you her very best wishes.
- She's the best student in her class.
- He won the award for best actor in a drama.
- She truly believes that this is the best way to solve the problem.
- She's the team's best hope for a medal.
Origin of BEST
Middle English, from Old English betst; akin to Old English bōt remedy — more at better
First Known Use: before 12th century
2best
adverbDefinition of BEST
superlative of well
1
: in the best way : to greatest advantage <some things are best left unsaid>
2
: most <those best able will provide needed support>
— as best
: as well, skillfully, or accurately as <try to do it as best you can>
Examples of BEST
- The sauce is best served cold.
- They work best under pressure.
- That's what we do best!
- We need to think about how best to fix this problem.
- The work should be done by the people who are best able to do it.
- She's best suited to life in the city.
- He is best known for his invention of the lightbulb.
- The museum features some of the best-known examples of this style of painting.
First Known Use of BEST
before 12th century
3best
noun plural best
Definition of BEST
1
: the best state or part
2
: one that is best <the best falls short>
3
: the greatest degree of good or excellence
4
a : one's maximum effort <do your best> b : a best performance or achievement <ran a new personal best>
5
: best clothes <Sunday best>
— at best
: under the most favorable circumstances
Examples of BEST
- Out of all of my workers, he's the best.
- Our company is the best in the business.
- Thanks, Dad. You're the best!
- I have one more gift for you, and I saved the best for last.
- Bad things happen to the best of us.
- They want the best for their children.
- Even in the best of times, we had trouble paying our bills.
- In the best of all possible worlds, no one would be without food and clean water.
- I have a wonderful family and a great job, so I feel that I have the best of both worlds.
- He did his best to help them.
First Known Use of BEST
before 12th century
4best
transitive verbDefinition of BEST
: to get the better of : outdo
Examples of BEST
- <at last she's bested her card-playing mother at the game of hearts>
First Known Use of BEST
1863
5best
verbal auxiliaryDefinition of BEST
: had best <you best listen>
First Known Use of BEST
1914
Best
biographical name \ˈbest\Definition of BEST
Charles Herbert 1899–1978 Canad. (Am.-born) physiol.
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