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- pronunciation:
- best
- parts of speech:
- adjective, adverb, noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, verb)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
superlative of "good."
- antonyms:
- worst
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| definition 2: |
beyond all others in quality, ability, rank, or the like.
That was the best pie I've ever tasted.She is the best gymnast on the team.- synonyms:
- consummate, excellent, first, first-class, first-rate, foremost, super, superior, superlative, tiptop, top, topnotch
- antonyms:
- least, worst
- similar words:
- biggest, bully, capital, choice, finest, greatest, highest, largest, longest, outstanding, preponderant, prize, select
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| definition 3: |
most satisfactory; most desirable.
This is the best time to leave.I think that's the best solution.People say that fish is best with white wine.- synonyms:
- advantageous, propitious, right
- antonyms:
- worst
- similar words:
- appropriate, apt, auspicious, correct, favorable, fitting, golden, ideal, opportune, perfect, promising, proper, suitable
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| related words: |
bosom, elite, extreme, most, prime, record, supreme |
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition 1: |
superlative of "well."
- antonyms:
- worst
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| definition 2: |
with the highest excellence or to the most satisfactory degree.
Of the three, she dances best.- antonyms:
- worst
- similar words:
- foremost, greatly, highly, successfully
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| definition 3: |
in the most advantageous way.
He wondered how best to approach her.I work best in the mornings.- synonyms:
- advantageously
- antonyms:
- worst
- similar words:
- appropriately, properly
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| contrasting words: |
least |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a thing or person of the highest excellence.
We saved the best for last.- synonyms:
- cream, elite, fat, pick, prime, tiptop, top
- antonyms:
- worst
- similar words:
- crown, first, lead, peak, summit, superlative, zenith
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| definition 2: |
one's finest clothing, usu. worn on special occasions.
Dress in your best for this party.- synonyms:
- bib and tucker, Sunday best
- similar words:
- finery, full dress, regalia
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| definition 3: |
one's finest performance, effort, functioning, or behavior.
I didn't know if I'd have success, but I promised to do my best.She is sometimes irritable when visitors come, but she was at her best today.- synonyms:
- peak
- antonyms:
- worst
- similar words:
- climax, height, most, summit, zenith
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| definition 4: |
one's warmest wishes or regards.
Give my best to your mother.- synonyms:
- regards
- similar words:
- compliments, greetings, hello, wishes
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| related words: |
acme, aristocracy |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
bests, besting, bested |
| definition: |
to get the better of; defeat.
He always bested his father at tennis.- synonyms:
- better, defeat, exceed, excel, outdo, outshine, outstrip, surpass, transcend, worst
- similar words:
- beat, conquer, down, master, overcome, top
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| related words: |
ace, better, drub, exceed, excel, outdo, surpass, vanquish |
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