Best
nounbɛst
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:TopperType of:SoulSomeoneSomebodythe supreme effort one can make
“they did their best”
Type of:AttemptEndeavourEndeavorCanadian 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”
Adverb
from a position of superiority or authority
“father knows best”
Similar:Better
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- Scrabble US
- Collins Scrabble Words (CSW21)
- Scrabble UK
- ENABLE Dictionary
- Words With Friends
- Combined US/UK Scrabble Dictionary
- SOWPODS
- North American Scrabble (NWL2020)
- NASPA