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best

1.0

A person who is better than all others in a group

noun
/bɛst/

: el mejor

Korean golfers are some of the best on earth, in fact.

Korean golfers are some of the best on earth, in fact.

Examples

Let us know who do you think is the best action hero ever.
Aspen was the best soccer mom in the world.
This has to be the best breakfast ever.
Boy Meets World is the best show ever.
You know Microsoft gives the best packages ever.
The Magic Mouse is the best mouse for the Mac.
Otis and Casper, the best of friends and pals.
Lionel Messi is considered the best soccer player of all time for his incredible skill and achievements.
After winning several awards, she has established herself as the best artist in the community.
In my opinion, he is the best candidate for the job due to his extensive experience and qualifications.

Synonyms

champion

vsbest

600 2.4

A person who wins first place in a competition

is broader applying to general excellence not only contest winners

star player

vsbest

13 2.0

A team member who is the best and most important

is more general applying to outstanding people across any group or field

topper

vsbest

Indian

7 6.7

A person who is best in a group or class

has identical meaning and refers to the single highest-ranked person

cream of the crop

vsbest

Informal

7 3.4

The very best people or things in a group

applies to a single person who is most outstanding rather than a group

best of the bunch

vsbest

Informal

3 3.0

The person or thing that is better than all others in a group

has the same meaning and applies to the same single highest-ranked person

first among equals

vsbest

Formal

2 7.3

The most important person in a group of people who have the same position

refers to the person who clearly excels rather than merely holding prominence

top-notcher

vsbest

Philippine

1 8.2

A person who is among the best in a field

refers to the single most outstanding person who excels above all others

Antonyms

worst

1.2

To the greatest degree in a bad way

Idioms

one of the best

276 1.5

Among the top people or things in a group

at best

123 3.5

Only in the best case is the result not very good

best of all

28 2.1

The most important or pleasing thing

best of both worlds

Informal

17 3.4

A situation where you enjoy two different good things at the same time

to try our best

14 2.1

To make as much effort as you can to reach a goal

the best policy

9 3.1

To choose the most sensible action in a situation

level best

Informal

5 4.4

The most effort you can make

to put one's best foot forward

4 6.2

Make a very good impression when you meet someone or start something new

best of the bunch

Informal

3 3.0

The person or thing that is better than all others in a group

at the best of times

2 6.2

Even when things are at their best, something is still difficult or unpleasant

best pleased

1 1.7

Feeling very happy about something

best deal in town

1 1.9

An offer with the lowest price or best value in the area

nothing less than the best

1 4.2

Only top quality is acceptable

as best one can

4.1

To do something as well as you can given the situation

Compounds

best friend

940 1.0

A person you trust most and talk to about everything

best man

152 2.4

A man who stands next to the groom and helps him at the wedding

best-known

104 1.9

Most people know it

best-selling

84 2.7

Very popular and bought by many people, like books or albums

best shot

Informal

72 3.2

A try using all your effort

best seller

60 2.1

A book or magazine that sells in very large numbers

best bet

35 3.7

The choice that is most likely to succeed

best wishes

34 1.0

A warm message wishing someone happiness and success

best practice

Specialized

26 3.1

A proven way of doing something that gives the best results

best option

22 1.3

A choice that is most suitable among other choices

best effort

22 2.4

A strong attempt someone makes to succeed at something

second-best

12 3.7

Next in quality or rank after the best

personal best

11 3.5

A person's best ever result in an activity or sport

best pal

Informal

9 1.0

A person who is your closest and most trusted friend

second best

8 1.8

A person or team that finishes second in a competition

best-kept secret

8 4.5

A place or thing only a few people know about that is especially good

Sunday best

7 4.1

Clothes you wear for church or special events

best route

5 2.0

The quickest or easiest way to travel from one place to another

best-loved

4 3.4

Liked more than other things of the same kind

best-laid plan

Informal

1 5.4

A careful plan that can still fail

best evidence rule

Formal

1 9.0

A rule that requires showing the original document, photo, or recording in court to prove its content

best guy friend

Informal

3.2

A male friend you feel closest to without any romantic interest

Best Korea

Slang

9.5

A joking or sarcastic name people use for North Korea online

best lobang

Philippine

9.9

A very good chance to buy something at a low price when shopping

goldarned best day

Archaic

9.9

A strong old-fashioned way to say the best day

How Outstanding

best

1.0

expert

3 3.5

skilled

172 3.5

competent

114 3.6

Joe Average

Informal

1 5.2

Surface Forms

best singular

bests plural

Morphology

best = good (semi-transparent) = good + est

Semantically the superlative of 'good' and functionally corresponds to adding a superlative suffix, but the form is irregular/suppletive and not predictable from the form of 'good'.

Etymology

Best comes from an old English word meaning 'most good' and is the highest form of better, so the best is the person who is 'most good' or stands at the top of a group.