best

¹best

adj \ˈbest\

Definition of BEST

superlative of good

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>

3

: most, largest <it rained for the best part of their vacation>

Examples of BEST

1. You should wear your best clothes tonight.
2. We ate the best food and drank the best wines.
3. His modesty and sense of humor are his best qualities.
4. Is that your best offer?
5. Which of these do you think tastes best?
6. Mary sends you her very best wishes.
7. She's the best student in her class.
8. He won the award for best actor in a drama.
9. She truly believes that this is the best way to solve the problem.
10. 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

Rhymes with BEST

breast, Brest, chest, crest, gest, geste, guest, hest, jessed, jest, lest, nest, pest, quest, rest, test, tressed, vest, west, wrest, zest