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Definition of Best
1. Adverb. In a most excellent way or manner. "He played best after a couple of martinis"
2. Adjective. (superlative of 'good') having the most positive qualities. "Wore his best suit"
Similar to: Champion, Prizewinning, High-grade, Top-grade, Top-quality, First, Foremost, World-class, Go-to-meeting, Sunday-go-to-meeting, Optimal, Optimum, Primo, Record-breaking, Second-best, Superfine, Unexceeded, Unexcelled, Unsurpassed, Unsurpassable
Also: Incomparable, Uncomparable, Good, Superior, Top
Antonyms: Worst
3. Verb. Get the better of. "The fighter managed to best his opponent"; "The goal was to best the competition"
Generic synonyms: Beat, Beat Out, Crush, Shell, Trounce, Vanquish
Specialized synonyms: Outmaneuver, Outmanoeuvre, Outsmart
4. Noun. The supreme effort one can make. "They did their best"
5. Adverb. It would be sensible. "You'd best stay at home"
6. Adjective. (comparative and superlative of 'well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable. "The White House thought it best not to respond"
7. Noun. The person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others. "He could beat the best of them"
Generic synonyms: Individual, Mortal, Person, Somebody, Someone, Soul
Derivative terms: Top, Top
8. Adverb. From a position of superiority or authority. "I know better."
9. Noun. Canadian physiologist (born in the United States) who assisted F. G. Banting in research leading to the discovery of insulin (1899-1978).
Definition of Best
1. a. Having good qualities in the highest degree; most good, kind, desirable, suitable, etc.; most excellent; as, the best man; the best road; the best cloth; the best abilities.
2. n. Utmost; highest endeavor or state; most nearly perfect thing, or being, or action; as, to do one's best; to the best of our ability.
3. adv. In the highest degree; beyond all others.
4. v. t. To get the better of.
Definition of Best
1. Proper noun. (surname) ¹
2. Adjective. (superlative of good) ¹
3. Adverb. (superlative of well lang=English POS=adverb) ¹
4. Noun. The supreme effort one can make ¹
5. Noun. The person (or persons) who is (are) most excellent. ¹
6. Noun. ¹
7. Verb. (transitive) To beat in a contest; to surpass in skill or achievement. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Best
1. to outdo [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: outdo
Medical Definition of Best
1. Utmost; highest endeavor or state; most nearly perfect thing, or being, or action; as, to do one's best; to the best of our ability. at best, in the utmost degree or extent applicable to the case; under the most favorable circumstances; as, life is at best very short. For best, finally. "Those constitutions . . . Are now established for best, and not to be mended." . To get the best of, to gain an advantage over, whether fairly or unfairly. To make the best of. To improve to the utmost; to use or dispose of to the greatest advantage. "Let there be freedom to carry their commodities where they can make the best of them." . To reduce to the least possible inconvenience; as, to make the best of ill fortune or a bad bargain. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Best
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