Best

/ˈbɛst/

noun

  1. The supreme effort one can make, or has made.

    I did my best.

  2. 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.

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

verb

  1. To surpass in skill or achievement.

  2. To beat in a contest

adjective

  1. Most; largest.

    Unpacking took the best part of a week.

  2. Most superior; most favorable.

    In my opinion, mushrooms are the best pizza toppings.

adjective

  1. (of people)

  2. (of capabilities)

  3. (properties and qualities)

Synonyms: accomplished, all right, decent, not bad, satisfactory, well

adverb

  1. (manner) Accurately, competently, satisfactorily.

    He does his job well.

  2. (manner) Completely, fully.

    We’re well beat now.

  3. (degree) To a significant degree.

    That author is well known.

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