best (A1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /bɛst/

Definition

Of the highest quality, most suitable, or most pleasing; excelling all others.

Examples

• She gave her best performance ever in the final concert.

• This is the best pizza I have tasted in my entire life.

• To achieve the best results, you need to practice consistently.

How to Use best

do one's best (idiom)

To make the greatest effort possible. — "Even if you don't win, just do your best."

at best (idiom)

Under the most favorable circumstances; or, indicating a low maximum. — "The project will be finished in two weeks at best."

for the best (idiom)

Resulting in a good outcome, even if it seems bad initially. — "Losing that job was hard, but it turned out to be for the best."

make the best of (idiom)

To cope as well as possible with a difficult situation. — "We had to make the best of a bad situation when our flight was cancelled."

Synonyms of best

Words with a similar meaning to best:

• good
• better
• excellent
• superb
• optimum

Antonyms of best

Words with the opposite meaning to best:

• worst
• inferior

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