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best

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How to pronounce best

/ˈbɛst/
noun

IPA: /ˈbɛst/

Say it like: Bes-t

The correct spelling is best. The supreme effort one can make, or has made. For example: "I did my best."

Usage Examples

I did my best.

I was somewhat distant lately, and my lady promised me head every Tuesday of the week when I'm nice to her, so I better be on my best.

Unpacking took the best part of a week.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The supreme effort one can make, or has made.
  2. 2.One's best behavior.
  3. 3.The person (or persons; or thing or things) that is (are) most excellent.

verb

  1. 1.To surpass in skill or achievement.
  2. 2.To beat in a contest

adjective

  1. 1.Most; largest.
  2. 2.Most superior; most favorable.
  3. 3.(of people)
  4. 4.(of capabilities)
  5. 5.(properties and qualities)

adverb

  1. 1.(manner) Accurately, competently, satisfactorily.
  2. 2.(manner) Completely, fully.
  3. 3.(degree) To a significant degree.
  4. 4.(degree) Very (as a general-purpose intensifier).
  5. 5.In a desirable manner; so as one could wish; satisfactorily; favourably; advantageously.

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