Definition of best

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best - 10 definitions

- noun
1. best -- the supreme effort one can make; "they did their best"
antonyms: worst -- the weakest effort or poorest achievement one is capable of; "it was the worst he had ever done on a test"
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
2. best -- the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others; "he could beat the best of them"
synonyms: topper
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
3. Best -- Canadian physiologist (born in the United States) who assisted F. G. Banting in research leading to the discovery of insulin (1899-1978)
synonyms: Best, C. H. Best, Charles Herbert Best
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- verb
4. outdo -- get the better of; "the goal was to best the competition"
synonyms: outdo, outflank, trump, scoop
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5. best, bests -- to outdo
synonyms: bests, bested, besting
Source:OWL 2 Web Ontology Language
 
- adjective
6. best -- (superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities; "the best film of the year"; "the best solution"; "the best time for planting"; "wore his best suit"
antonyms: worst -- (superlative of `bad') most wanting in quality or value or condition; "the worst player on the team"; "the worst weather of the year"
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
7. better -- (comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable; "it would be better to speak to him"; "the White House thought it best not to respond"
synonyms: better
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
- adverb
8. best -- in a most excellent way or manner; "he played best after a couple of martinis"
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
9. best -- it would be sensible; "you'd best stay at home"
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
10. better -- from a position of superiority or authority; "father knows best"; "I know better."
synonyms: better
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
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worst -- the weakest effort or poorest achievement one is capable of; "it was the worst he had ever done on a test"
worst -- (superlative of `bad') most wanting in quality or value or condition; "the worst player on the team"; "the worst weather of the year"

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