Noun | 1. | ![]() Antonyms: worst - the weakest effort or poorest achievement one is capable of; "it was the worst he had ever done on a test" |
2. | best - the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others; "he could beat the best of them" Synonyms: topper | |
3. | Best - Canadian physiologist (born in the United States) who assisted F. G. Banting in research leading to the discovery of insulin (1899-1978) Synonyms: C. H. Best, Charles Herbert Best | |
Verb | 1. | best - get the better of; "the goal was to best the competition" |
Adj. | 1. | best - (superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities; "the best film of the year"; "the best solution"; "the best time for planting"; "wore his best suit" Antonyms: worst - (superlative of `bad') most wanting in quality or value or condition; "the worst player on the team"; "the worst weather of the year" |
2. | best - (comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable; "it would be better to speak to him"; "the White House thought it best not to respond" Synonyms: better | |
Adv. | 1. | best - in a most excellent way or manner; "he played best after a couple of martinis" |
2. | best - it would be sensible; "you'd best stay at home" | |
3. | best - from a position of superiority or authority; "father knows best"; "I know better." Synonyms: better |