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Word3 best
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic /best/ /best/
Example
  • that's the best movie i've ever seen!
  • he wrote his best songs before he was 25.
  • she was one of the best tennis players of her generation.
  • is that your best suit?
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best

(adjective)/best/ /best/
  1. of the most excellent type or quality
    • That's the best movie I've ever seen!
    • He wrote his best songs before he was 25.
    • She was one of the best tennis players of her generation.
    • Is that your best suit?
    • They've been best friends (= closest friends) since they were children.
    • the company’s best-ever results
    • We want the kids to have the best possible education.

    Extra Examples

    • This is by far the best restaurant in the town.
    • We aim to give our guests the very best attention.
    • Who in the class is best at history?
  2. giving most pleasure; happiest
    • Those were the best years of my life.
  3. most suitable or appropriate
    • What's the best way to cook steak?
    • He's the best man for the job.
    • The best thing to do would be to apologize.
    • It's best if you go now.
    • I'm not in the best position to advise you.
    • Owen judged it best to make no reply.

    Word Origin

    • Old English betest (adjective), betost, betst (adverb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch and German best, also to better.
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