Best

noun
bɛst

Adjective

  • (comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable

    the White House thought it best not to respond

    Similar:Better
  • (superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities

    the best film of the year

    the best solution

    the best time for planting

    See also:UncomparableSuperiorTop

Noun

  • the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others

    he could beat the best of them

    Similar:Topper
    Type of:SoulSomeoneSomebody
  • the supreme effort one can make

    they did their best

    Type of:AttemptEndeavourEndeavor
  • Canadian physiologist (born in the United States) who assisted F. G. Banting in research leading to the discovery of insulin (1899-1978)

Verb

  • get the better of

    the goal was to best the competition

    Similar:OutdoOutflankScoopTrump
    Type of:ShellTrounceBeat

Adverb

  • from a position of superiority or authority

    father knows best

    Similar:Better

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Similar Words

  • Better
  • Topper
  • Outdo
  • Outflank
  • Scoop
  • Trump
  • Advisable
  • World-class
  • Prizewinning
  • Record-breaking
  • Second-best
  • Sunday-go-to-meeting
  • Superfine
  • Top-grade
  • Top-quality