Below, we have different definitions or meanings of the word best. These different definitions are grouped based on the different parts of speech. You will also find examples for every definition if available
Noun: Nouns are words that represent people, places, things, or ideas.
UK: /ˈbɛst/
US: /ˈbɛst/
The supreme effort one can make, or has made.
I did my best.
One's best behavior.
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.
The person (or persons; or thing or things) that is (are) most excellent.
Verb: Verbs are action words that describe actions or states.
UK: /ˈbɛst/
US: /ˈbɛst/
To surpass in skill or achievement.
To beat in a contest
Adjective: Adjectives modify nouns to provide more information about them.
UK: /ˈbɛst/
US: /ˈbɛst/
Most; largest.
Unpacking took the best part of a week.
Most superior; most favorable.
In my opinion, mushrooms are the best pizza toppings.
Adjective: Adjectives modify nouns to provide more information about them.
UK: /ˈbɛst/
US: /ˈbɛst/
(of people)
(of capabilities)
(properties and qualities)
(when with and) Very, extremely. See good and.
The soup is good and hot.
Holy (especially when capitalized) .
Good Friday
(of quantities)
Adverb : Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs to provide more information about how something is done.
UK: /ˈbɛst/
US: /ˈbɛst/
(manner) Accurately, competently, satisfactorily.
He does his job well.
(manner) Completely, fully.
We’re well beat now.
(degree) To a significant degree.
That author is well known.
(degree) Very (as a general-purpose intensifier).
In a desirable manner; so as one could wish; satisfactorily; favourably; advantageously.
Synonyms and Antonyms
Antonyms: worst
Antonyms: baddest, worst
Synonyms: accomplished, all right, decent, not bad, satisfactory, well
Antonyms: bad, evil, bad, poor