best
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/best/
adjective
A1
the most excellent or highest quality
This is the best cake I've ever tasted.
A1
most enjoyable or happiest
My best memories are from childhood.
A1
most fitting or right
The best time to visit is spring.
adverb
A2
most or to the highest degree
I like chocolate best of all sweets.
A2
in the most excellent way
She sings best when she's happy.
A2
in the most suitable way
This tool works best for small jobs.
noun
A2
the most excellent thing or person
We always try to give our best effort.
A2
the highest level someone can reach
She brings out the best in everyone.
B1
the closest to what you want
The best we can do is wait patiently.
R
someone's highest achievement
His best time in the race was amazing.
verb
R
to defeat or do better than someone
He wanted to best his opponent fairly.
translation
the most excellent or highest quality; most enjoyable or happiest; most fitting or right
most or to the highest degree; in the most excellent way; in the most suitable way
the most excellent thing or person; the highest level someone can reach; the closest to what you want; someone's highest achievement
to defeat or do better than someone
Word Forms
3rd Present
bests
Perfect
bested
Progressive
besting
Past
bested
Plural
bests