best

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   superlative form of good

   superlative form of good: most good.

   • I can either be your best friend or your worst enemy.
   • […] when he is beſt, he is a little worſe then a man, and when he is worſt, he is little better than a beaſt:
   • Heav'ns laſt beſt gift, my ever new delight,
2. 2

   Most

   Most; largest.

   • Unpacking took the best part of a week.
3. 3

   Most superior

   Most superior; most favorable.

   • In my opinion, mushrooms are the best pizza toppings.
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   1. 4

      superlative form of well

      superlative form of well: most well

      • A popular aphorism says it best: A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
      • Out of my ſight, thou Serpent, that name beſt Befits thee with him leagu'd, thy ſelf as falſe And hateful;
      • But had we beſt retire, I ſee a ſtorm?
   2. 5

      To the most advantage

      To the most advantage; with the most success, cause, profit, benefit, or propriety.

      • You'd best save a backup copy, just in case the morons lose the one that you sent and then try to act like you never sent one.
      • Had I not best go to her?
   3. 6

      The supreme effort one can make, or has made.

      • I did my best.
      • My personal best in that race is eighteen minutes, four seconds.
      • Home defender Per Mertesacker had to be at his best to stop a dangerous cross from Vassilis Torossidis reaching Djebbour, but moments later Arsenal doubled their lead through Santos.
   4. 7

      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.
   5. 8

      The person (or persons

      The person (or persons; or thing or things) that is (are) most excellent.

      • Even the best of us makes mistakes, but only a few with the best of intentions...
      • We're (the) best of friends, who fortunately enjoy the best of health.
      • I love it so much! It's the best.
   6. 9

      To surpass in skill or achievement.

   7. 10

      To beat in a contest.

      • "You did not win because I was sloppy. You bested me, Uncle. I've never seen you fight like that before.”
   8. 11

      Had best.

      • It's getting late. You best get on home.
      • 'We best be going,' she said, looking at the clock.
      • Brother, you best be gone when I return.
   9. 12

      A surname.

   10. 13

       A village and municipality in North Brabant province, Netherlands.

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• synonymall that and a bag of chips
• synonymantelope's cantaloupes
• synonymant's pants
• synonymbee's knees
• synonymbollocks
• synonymcat's ass
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• synonymcat's pajamas
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• synonymcream of the crop
• antonymworst
• antonymbaddest
• neighborbest off
• neighborgood
• neighborexcellent
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• neighborbestest