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- pronunciation:
- best
- parts of speech:
- adjective, adverb, noun
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
superlative of "good."
- antonyms:
- worst
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| definition 2: |
better than all others in quality or ability.
Orion was the best hunter.- synonyms:
- excellent, first, first-class, first-rate, foremost, super, superior, superlative, top
- antonyms:
- worst
- similar words:
- biggest, capital, choice, finest, greatest, highest, largest, longest, outstanding, select
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| related words: |
bosom, extreme, prime, supreme |
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition 1: |
superlative of "well."
- antonyms:
- worst
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| definition 2: |
with the most success or effect.
She works best by herself.- synonyms:
- advantageously
- antonyms:
- worst
- similar words:
- appropriately, properly
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| contrasting words: |
least |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a thing or person better than all others.
Of all the runners, Robin is the best.- synonyms:
- cream, pick, top
- antonyms:
- worst
- similar words:
- first, lead, peak, summit, zenith
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| definition 2: |
a person's finest effort, performance, or behavior.
He did his best, but he lost anyway.- synonyms:
- peak
- antonyms:
- worst
- similar words:
- climax, height, most, summit, zenith
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| related words: |
aristocracy |
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