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worst

 
pronunciation:
wuhrst
parts of speech:
adjective, noun, adverb
phrases:
if worst comes to worst
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: superlative of "bad" or "ill."
It was the worst winter he could remember.
antonyms:
best
definition 2: most lacking in good qualities.
He is the worst player on the team.
antonyms:
best, ideal
definition 3: most likely to result in harm or injury.
That's the worst food to eat when you are sick.
definition 4: in the most poor condition or health.
She felt worst last Friday, but Saturday she was a little better.
 
part of speech: noun
definition: someone or something that is worst.
Of all the author's books, that one is the worst.
antonyms:
best
similar words:
pit
phrase: if worst comes to worst
 
part of speech: adverb
definition 1: superlative of "badly" and "ill."
Of all the students who played their solos, she thinks she played worst.
antonyms:
best
definition 2: in the most evil way; in the worst manner.
He behaved worst out of all the children.
antonyms:
best