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best Definition

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

Antonyms for best

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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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