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best Definition

• 1. of the most excellent, effective, or desirable type or quality
• 2. most enjoyable or appropriate

Using best: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "best" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  This is the best pizza I've ever had.

• Example

  She is the best candidate for the job.

• Example

  The best way to learn a language is to practice every day.

best Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for best

• finest
• superlative
• top
• prime
• optimal

Antonyms for best

• worst
• poorest
• weakest

Phrases with best

• do one's best

  to make the greatest effort possible

  Example

  I'll do my best to finish the project on time.

• at best

  used to indicate that something is the most positive or favorable possibility in a situation

  Example

  At best, we'll finish the project by next week.

• make the best of

  to deal with a difficult or unpleasant situation in the most positive way possible

  Example

  Although the weather was bad, we tried to make the best of our vacation.

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Summary: best in Brief

The term 'best' [best] refers to the most excellent, effective, or desirable type or quality. It can be used to describe things like food, people, and methods, as in 'This is the best pizza I've ever had.' 'Best' also appears in phrases like 'do one's best,' meaning to make the greatest effort possible, and 'make the best of,' which means to deal with a difficult situation positively.