Meaning of the word best in English

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best

US /best/

UK /best/

Adjective

of the most excellent or highest quality

Example:

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This is the best coffee I've ever tasted.

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She always tries her best in everything she does.

Synonym:

finest top supreme optimum

Antonym:

worst

Adverb

in the most excellent or highest way

Example:

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He plays the piano best when he's relaxed.

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Which method works best for you?

Synonym:

most effectively most skillfully most advantageously

Antonym:

worst

Noun

that which is the most excellent, outstanding, or suitable

Example:

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We wish you all the best for your future endeavors.

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Give it your best shot!

Synonym:

optimum peak prime finest

Antonym:

worst

Verb

to defeat or surpass someone or something

Example:

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Our team managed to best the competition.

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She always tries to best her previous performance.

Synonym:

defeat overcome surpass excel

Antonym:

lose to be defeated by

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