best
/ˈbɛst/
Dictionary
noun
- The supreme effort one can make, or has made.
"I did my best."
- One's best behavior.
"I was somewhat distant lately, and my lady promised me head every Tuesday of the week when I'm nice to her, so I better be on my best."
- The person (or persons; or thing or things) that is (are) most excellent.
verb
- To surpass in skill or achievement.
- To beat in a contest
adjective
- Most; largest.
"Unpacking took the best part of a week."
- Most superior; most favorable.
"In my opinion, mushrooms are the best pizza toppings."
adjective
- (of people)
- (of capabilities)
- (properties and qualities)
- (when with and) Very, extremely. See good and.
"The soup is good and hot."
- Holy (especially when capitalized) .
"Good Friday"
- (of quantities)
adverb
- (manner) Accurately, competently, satisfactorily.
"He does his job well."
- (manner) Completely, fully.
"We’re well beat now."
- (degree) To a significant degree.
"That author is well known."
- (degree) Very (as a general-purpose intensifier).
- In a desirable manner; so as one could wish; satisfactorily; favourably; advantageously.
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