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What's The Definition Of Best?
[n] the supreme effort one can make; "they did their best"
[n] the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others; "he could beat the best of them" [n] Canadian physiologist (born in the United States) who assisted F. G. Banting in research leading to the discovery of insulin (1899-1978) [adv] it would be sensible; "you'd best stay at home" [adv] in a most excellent way or manner; "he played best after a couple of martinis" [adv] from a position of superiority or authority; "father knows best"; "I know better." [adj] (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" [v] get the better of Synonyms | Synonyms for Best: better | C. H. Best | champion | Charles Herbert Best | finest | first | foremost | good | go-to-meeting(a) | greatest | high-grade | most advantageous | most desirable | optimal | optimum | outdo | outflank | primo | prizewinning | record(a) | record-breaking | scoop | second-best | Sunday | Sunday-go-to-meeting(a) | superfine | top(a) | top-grade | topper | top-quality | trump | unexceeded | unexcelled | unsurpassable | unsurpassed Related Terms | Find terms related to Best: aristocracy | barons | bear the palm | beat | beat all hollow | beat hollow | better | bottom | cap | champion | choice | chosen | clobber | conquer | cream | crush | cut | defeat | destroy | do in | drub | elect | elite | establishment | exceed | excel | excellent | exemplar | fat | finery | finest | first | first-class | first-rate | fix | flower | for the best | foremost | gem | giveaway | go one better | greater | greatest | half-price | handpicked | hide | highest | hors de combat | improve on | kindest | lambaste | largest | lather | lick | lords of creation | lowest | marked down | master | matchless | maximal | maximum | model | most | nobility | nonesuch | nonpareil | optimal | optimum | outclass | outdo | outfight | outgeneral | outmaneuver | outpoint | outrun | outsail | outshine | outstrip | outweigh | outwit | overbalance | overbear | overcome | overlapping | overpass | overpower | overtop | overwhelm | paragon | paramount | pattern | peerless | perfect | pick | picked | power elite | power structure | predominate | preponderate | prevail | prevail over | pride | prime | primrose | prize | put | queen | quintessence | quintessential | reduced | richest | rise above | rock-bottom | rout | ruin | ruling circles | ruling class | sacrificial | select | settle | skin | skin alive | slashed | subdue | superb | superior | superlative | supreme | surmount | surpass | surpassing | take the cake | the best | the best ever | the best people | the brass | the tops | the very best | thrash | tip-top | top | top people | topmost | top-notch | tower above | tower over | transcend | trim | triumph | triumph over | trounce | trump | undo | unexcelled | unmatchable | unmatched | unparalleled | unsurpassed | upper class | upper crust | uppermost | utmost | vanquish | very best | wealthiest | whip | win | worst See Also | attempt | beat | beat out | crush | effort | endeavor | endeavour | human | incomparable | individual | mortal | outmaneuver | outmanoeuvre | outsmart | person | physiologist | shell | somebody | someone | soul | superior | trounce | try | uncomparable | vanquish Best In Webster's Dictionary \Best\ (b[e^]st), a.; superl. of Good. [AS. besta, best,
contr. from betest, betst, betsta; akin to Goth. batists,
OHG. pezzisto, G. best, beste, D. best, Icel. beztr, Dan.
best, Sw. b["a]st. This word has no connection in origin with
good. See {Better}.]
1. Having good qualities in the highest degree; most good,
kind, desirable, suitable, etc.; most excellent; as, the
best man; the best road; the best cloth; the best
abilities.
When he is best, he is a little worse than a man.
--Shak.
Heaven's last, best gift, my ever new delight.
--Milton.
2. Most advanced; most correct or complete; as, the best
scholar; the best view of a subject.
3. Most; largest; as, the best part of a week.
{Best man}, the only or principal groomsman at a wedding
ceremony.
\Best\, n. Utmost; highest endeavor or state; most nearly perfect thing, or being, or action; as, to do one's best; to the best of our ability. {At best}, in the utmost degree or extent applicable to the case; under the most favorable circumstances; as, life is at best very short. {For best}, finally. [Obs.] ``Those constitutions . . . are now established for best, and not to be mended.'' --Milton. {To get the best of}, to gain an advantage over, whether fairly or unfairly. {To make the best of}. (a) To improve to the utmost; to use or dispose of to the greatest advantage. ``Let there be freedom to carry their commodities where they can make the best of them.'' --Bacon. (b) To reduce to the least possible inconvenience; as, to make the best of ill fortune or a bad bargain. \Best\, adv.; superl. of {Well}. 1. In the highest degree; beyond all others. ``Thou serpent! That name best befits thee.'' --Milton. He prayeth best, who loveth best All things both great and small. --Coleridge. 2. To the most advantage; with the most success, case, profit, benefit, or propriety. Had we best retire? I see a storm. --Milton. Had I not best go to her? --Thackeray. 3. Most intimately; most thoroughly or correctly; as, what is expedient is best known to himself. \Best\, v. t. To get the better of. [Colloq.] |
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