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 best best /ˈbɛst/

adjective

  1. () (superlative of 'good') having the most positive qualities  ( best )
    (superlative of 'good') having the most positive qualities
     The best film of the year
    the best film of the year
     The best solution
    the best solution
     The best time for planting
    the best time for planting
     Wore his best suit
    wore his best suit
  2. (comparative and superlative of 'well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable  ( best , better )
    (comparative and superlative of 'well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable
     It would be better to speak to him
    it would be better to speak to him
     The White House thought it best not to respond
    the White House thought it best not to respond

adverb

  1. () In a most excellent way or manner  ( best )
    in a most excellent way or manner
     He played best after a couple of martinis
    he played best after a couple of martinis
  2. () It would be sensible  ( best )
    it would be sensible
     You'd best stay at home
    you'd best stay at home
  3. From a position of superiority or authority  ( best , better )
    from a position of superiority or authority
     Father knows best
    father knows best
     I know better.
    I know better.

noun

  1. () The supreme effort one can make  ( best )
    the supreme effort one can make
     They did their best
    they did their best
  2. () The person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others  ( topper [Informal, British] , crème de la crème , best )
    the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others
     He could beat the best of them
    he could beat the best of them

verb

  1. () Get the better of  ( outdo , outflank , scoop , best , trump )
    get the better of
     The goal was to best the competition
    the goal was to best the competition

 Best

    noun

    1. Canadian physiologist (born in the United States) who assisted F. G. Banting in research leading to the discovery of insulin (1899-1978)  ( Best , C. H. Best , Charles Herbert Best )
      Canadian physiologist (born in the United States) who assisted F. G. Banting in research leading to the discovery of insulin (1899-1978)


     good good /gɪd/

    adjective

    1. () Having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified  ( good )
      having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
       Good news from the hospital
      good news from the hospital
       A good report card
      a good report card
       When she was good she was very very good
      when she was good she was very very good
       A good knife is one good for cutting
      a good knife is one good for cutting
       This stump will make a good picnic table
      this stump will make a good picnic table
       A good check
      a good check
       A good joke
      a good joke
       A good exterior paint
      a good exterior paint
       A good secretary
      a good secretary
       A good dress for the office
      a good dress for the office
    2. () Having the normally expected amount  ( full , good )
      having the normally expected amount
       Gives full measure
      gives full measure
       Gives good measure
      gives good measure
       A good mile from here
      a good mile from here
    3. () Morally admirable  ( good )
      morally admirable
        She received a good grade on her math test.
      She received a good grade on her math test.
    4. () Deserving of esteem and respect  ( estimable , honorable [American] , respectable , good )
      deserving of esteem and respect
       All respectable companies give guarantees
      all respectable companies give guarantees
       Ruined the family's good name
      ruined the family's good name
    5. () Promoting or enhancing well-being  ( good , beneficial )
      promoting or enhancing well-being
       An arms limitation agreement beneficial to all countries
      an arms limitation agreement beneficial to all countries
       The beneficial effects of a temperate climate
      the beneficial effects of a temperate climate
       The experience was good for her
      the experience was good for her
    6. () Agreeable or pleasing  ( good )
      agreeable or pleasing
       We all had a good time
      we all had a good time
       Good manners
      good manners
    7. () Of moral excellence  ( just , upright , good )
      of moral excellence
       A genuinely good person
      a genuinely good person
       A just cause
      a just cause
       An upright and respectable man
      an upright and respectable man
    8. () With or in a close or intimate relationship  ( near , dear , good )
      with or in a close or intimate relationship
       A good friend
      a good friend
       My sisters and brothers are near and dear
      my sisters and brothers are near and dear
    9. () Thorough  ( good )
      thorough
       Had a good workout
      had a good workout
       Gave the house a good cleaning
      gave the house a good cleaning
    10. () Having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude  ( skilful [Canadian, British] , adept , practiced [ N. American] , expert , good , proficient , skillful [ N. American] )
      having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
       Adept in handicrafts
      adept in handicrafts
       An adept juggler
      an adept juggler
       An expert job
      an expert job
       A good mechanic
      a good mechanic
       A practiced marksman
      a practiced marksman
       A proficient engineer
      a proficient engineer
       A lesser-known but no less skillful composer
      a lesser-known but no less skillful composer
       The effect was achieved by skillful retouching
      the effect was achieved by skillful retouching
    11. () Exerting force or influence  ( in force , good , effective , in effect )
      exerting force or influence
       The law is effective immediately
      the law is effective immediately
       A warranty good for two years
      a warranty good for two years
       The law is already in effect (or in force)
      the law is already in effect (or in force)
    12. () Resulting favorably  ( good , well )
      resulting favorably
       It's a good thing that I wasn't there
      it's a good thing that I wasn't there
       It is good that you stayed
      it is good that you stayed
       It is well that no one saw you
      it is well that no one saw you
       All's well that ends well
      all's well that ends well
    13. () Most suitable or right for a particular purpose  ( right , ripe , good )
      most suitable or right for a particular purpose
       A good time to plant tomatoes
      a good time to plant tomatoes
       The right time to act
      the right time to act
       The time is ripe for great sociological changes
      the time is ripe for great sociological changes
    14. () Financially safe  ( dependable , safe , secure , good )
      financially safe
       A good investment
      a good investment
       A secure investment
      a secure investment
    15. Generally admired  ( good )
      generally admired
       Good taste
      good taste
    16. Not left to spoil  ( good , unspoiled , unspoilt )
      not left to spoil
       The meat is still good
      the meat is still good
    17. Not forged  ( good , honest )
      not forged
       A good dollar bill
      a good dollar bill
    18. Tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health  ( good , salutary )
      tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health
       Beneficial effects of a balanced diet
      beneficial effects of a balanced diet
       A good night's sleep
      a good night's sleep
       The salutary influence of pure air
      the salutary influence of pure air
    19. In excellent physical condition  ( good , sound )
      in excellent physical condition
       Good teeth
      good teeth
       I still have one good leg
      I still have one good leg
       A sound mind in a sound body
      a sound mind in a sound body
    20. Appealing to the mind  ( good , serious )
      appealing to the mind
       Good music
      good music
       A serious book
      a serious book
    21. Capable of pleasing  ( good )
      capable of pleasing
       Good looks
      good looks

    adverb

    1. () [ N. American] (often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard ('good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for 'well')  ( good [ N. American] , well )
      (often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard ('good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for 'well')
       The children behaved well
      the children behaved well
       A task well done
      a task well done
       The party went well
      the party went well
       He slept well
      he slept well
       A well-argued thesis
      a well-argued thesis
       A well-seasoned dish
      a well-seasoned dish
       A well-planned party
      a well-planned party
       The baby can walk pretty good
      the baby can walk pretty good
    2. () Completely and absolutely (good' is sometimes used informally for thoroughly')  ( soundly , good , thoroughly )
      completely and absolutely (good' is sometimes used informally for thoroughly')
       He was soundly defeated
      he was soundly defeated
       We beat him good
      we beat him good

    noun

    1. () Benefit  ( good )
      benefit
       For your own good
      for your own good
       What's the good of worrying?
      what's the good of worrying?
    2. () Moral excellence or admirableness  ( goodness , good )
      moral excellence or admirableness
       There is much good to be found in people
      there is much good to be found in people
    3. () That which is pleasing, valuable or useful  ( good , goodness )
      that which is pleasing, valuable or useful
       Weigh the good against the bad
      weigh the good against the bad
       Among the highest goods of all are happiness and self-realization
      among the highest goods of all are happiness and self-realization
    4. Articles of commerce  ( good , trade good , commodity )
      articles of commerce
        Coffee is a highly traded commodity around the world.
      Coffee is a highly traded commodity around the world.