English dictionary
best
adjectiveAudio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- (comparative and superlative of ‘well’) wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable
adjective
- (superlative of ‘good’) having the most positive qualities
adverb
- it would be sensible
adverb
- in a most excellent way or manner
adverb
- from a position of superiority or authority
noun
- the supreme effort one can make
noun
- the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others
verb
- get the better of
Example sentences
it would be better to speak to him
the White House thought it best not to respond
the best film of the year
the best solution
the best time for planting
wore his best suit
you'd best stay at home
he played best after a couple of martinis
father knows best
I know better.
they did their best
he could beat the best of them
the goal was to best the competition