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The correct spelling is best.
How to pronounce best
/ˈbɛst/
nounIPA: /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.The supreme effort one can make, or has made.
- 2.One's best behavior.
- 3.The person (or persons; or thing or things) that is (are) most excellent.
verb
- 1.To surpass in skill or achievement.
- 2.To beat in a contest
adjective
- 1.Most; largest.
- 2.Most superior; most favorable.
- 3.(of people)
- 4.(of capabilities)
- 5.(properties and qualities)
adverb
- 1.(manner) Accurately, competently, satisfactorily.
- 2.(manner) Completely, fully.
- 3.(degree) To a significant degree.
- 4.(degree) Very (as a general-purpose intensifier).
- 5.In a desirable manner; so as one could wish; satisfactorily; favourably; advantageously.
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