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best / Best > 9 senses
ADJECTIVE1best(superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities
2best, better(comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable
ADVERB1bestIn a most excellent way or manner
2bestIt would be sensible
3best, betterFrom a position of superiority or authority
NOUN1bestThe supreme effort one can make
2best, topperThe person who is most outstanding or excellent
3Best, C. H. Best, Charles Herbert BestCanadian physiologist (born in the United States) who assisted F. G. Banting in research leading to the discovery of insulin (1899-1978)
VERB1best, outdo, outflank, trump, scoopGet the better of
best / Best > pronunciation
Soundsbeh'st
Rhymesabreast, addressed, alkahest, and 73 more rhymes in ehst at the HyperDic website...
best > adjective 1
Meaning(superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities.
Examples"the best film of the year"; "the best solution"; "the best time for planting"; "wore his best suit"
Similarchampion, prizewinning; finest, high-grade, top-quality, top-grade; first, foremost, world-class; go-to-meeting, Sunday-go-to-meeting; optimum, optimal; primo; record-breaking; second-best; superfine; unexcelled, unexceeded, unsurpassed; unsurpassable
See alsoincomparable, uncomparable; good; superior; top
Contraryworst
Usagesuperlative
best > adjective 2
Meaning(comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable.
Examples"the White House thought it best not to respond"
Synonymsbetter
Similar toadvisable
Usagecomparative
best > noun 1, act
MeaningThe supreme effort one can make.
Examples"they did their best"
Broaderattempt, effort, endeavor, endeavour, try
Contraryworst
best > noun 2, person
MeaningThe person who is most outstanding or excellent. Someone who tops all others.
Examples"he could beat the best of them"
Synonymstopper
Broaderperson, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, human, soul
Best > noun 3, person
MeaningCanadian physiologist (born in the United States) who assisted F. G. Banting in research leading to the discovery of insulin (1899-1978).
SynonymsC. H. Best, Charles Herbert Best
Broaderphysiologist
best > adverb 1
MeaningIn a most excellent way or manner.
Examples"he played best after a couple of martinis"
best > adverb 2
MeaningIt would be sensible.
Examples"you'd best stay at home"
best > adverb 3
MeaningFrom a position of superiority or authority.
Examples"father knows best"
Synonymsbetter
best > verb, competition
MeaningGet the better of.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody
ModelThe fighter managed to best his opponent
Examples"the goal was to best the competition"
Synonymsoutdo, outflank, trump, scoop
Narroweroutmaneuver, outmanoeuvre, outsmart
Broaderbeat, beat out, crush, shell, trounce, vanquish

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