best
/ˈbɛst/
noun
- 1
The supreme effort one can make, or has made.
“I did my best.”
- 2
One's best behavior.
“I was somewhat distant lately, and my lady promised me head every Tuesday of the week when I'm nice to her, so I better be on my best.”
- 3
The person (or persons; or thing or things) that is (are) most excellent.
verb
- 1
To surpass in skill or achievement.
- 2
To beat in a contest
Antonyms
adjective
- 1
Most; largest.
“Unpacking took the best part of a week.”
- 2
Most superior; most favorable.
“In my opinion, mushrooms are the best pizza toppings.”
adjective
- 1
(of people)
- 2
(of capabilities)
- 3
(properties and qualities)
- 4
(when with and) Very, extremely. See good and.
“The soup is good and hot.”
- 5
Holy (especially when capitalized) .
“Good Friday”
- 6
(of quantities)
adverb
- 1
(manner) Accurately, competently, satisfactorily.
“He does his job well.”
- 2
(manner) Completely, fully.
“We’re well beat now.”
- 3
(degree) To a significant degree.
“That author is well known.”
- 4
(degree) Very (as a general-purpose intensifier).
- 5
In a desirable manner; so as one could wish; satisfactorily; favourably; advantageously.
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