best
∞
1.0
- adverb
- /bɛst/
- They played their part the best they could during the performance.
Examples
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He is really doing what he does best, which ironically is planning.
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And I think we all try to the best of our ability.
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That bro, that's that's the best, the best I could have got.
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She always tries to do her best in every project.
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He solved the problem in the best way possible.
Synonyms
∞
1.0
In a good or skillful way
45
3.8
Very high quality or done very well
6
2.8
In a very good way that shows a lot of skill
5
8.0
The best example of its kind
3
6.2
As much as possible
1
7.0
To a very high degree, showing excellent quality
Antonyms
Idioms
- Informal
18
3.4
A situation where you enjoy two different good things at the same time
5
6.2
Even when things are at their best, something is still difficult or unpleasant
Make a very good impression when you meet someone or start something new
Compounds
- Formal
1
9.0
A rule that requires showing the original document, photo, or recording in court to prove its content
How Well
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Best as an adverb comes from an old English idea of 'most good' and is the highest form of better, so when you do something best you do it in the most successful or excellent way.