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1. best
adjective. ['ˈbɛst'] (superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- beste (Middle English (1100-1500))
- betst (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
Rhymes with Best
- self-professed
- transgressed
- unimpressed
- telequest
- stateswest
- intrawest
- eastern-west
- dispossessed
- unaddressed
- telewest
- repossessed
- reinvest
- progressed
- northwest
- indigest
- expressed
- distressed
- compressed
- undressed
- sylvest
- suppressed
- suggest
- southwest
- request
- repressed
- reassessed
- protest
- professed
- penwest
- norwest
How do you pronounce best?
Pronounce best as bɛst.
US - How to pronounce best in American English
UK - How to pronounce best in British English
Sentences with best
1. Adjective, superlative
This method is the best way to make a large amount of melted cheese for a party.
2. Adverb, superlative
It's best to do this in small batches rather than crowding the pan with a large batch.
3. Adverb
This activity is best done as part of a class or with several other couples.
Quotes about best
1. I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best.
- Marilyn Monroe
2. Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read.
- Groucho Marx, The Essential Groucho: Writings For By And About Groucho Marx
3. Success comes from knowing that you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming.
- John Wooden
5. best
noun. ['ˈbɛst'] the supreme effort one can make.
Antonyms
Etymology
- beste (Middle English (1100-1500))
- betst (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. best
noun. ['ˈbɛst'] the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others.
Antonyms
Etymology
- beste (Middle English (1100-1500))
- betst (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. best
verb. ['ˈbɛst'] get the better of.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- beste (Middle English (1100-1500))
- betst (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. best
adverb. ['ˈbɛst'] from a position of superiority or authority.
Antonyms
Etymology
- beste (Middle English (1100-1500))
- betst (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. Best
noun. Canadian physiologist (born in the United States) who assisted F. G. Banting in research leading to the discovery of insulin (1899-1978).
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10. best
adjective. ['ˈbɛst'] (comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- beste (Middle English (1100-1500))
- betst (Old English (ca. 450-1100))