best

Meanings

• adjective

  Of the highest quality, excellence, or achievement.

  - "She gave a best performance in the competition."
  - "This is the best pizza I have ever tasted."
  - "He is the best student in the class."

• noun

  Utility in a game or contest that is one point more than the next highest score.

  - "The score was 21-20 in favor of player A."
  - "In tennis, a player wins a set when they reach four games and one game ahead of their opponent."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈbɛst/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈbɛst/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

worst , baddest , worst , bad , evil , bad , poor

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Synonyms

accomplished , all right , decent , not bad , satisfactory , well

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with best
rest , quest , chest , fest , west , nest

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Variants

List of all variants of best that leads to same result
best , good , as best , well , at best , bests , get the best of , gets the best of , getting the best of , got the best of , bested , besting , Best , Charles Best , Charles Herbert Best , as good as , as good as gold , better , good and , goodish , no good , as well , best-ball

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

better, bestest, bestly

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English beost meaning 'beloved, dear, precious'. It is cognate with Dutch and German words for 'best'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'best' is often used in the context of competitions and contests.

2. The word 'best' appears in the Bible over 400 times.

3. The term 'best' is used to describe the highest level of performance in various sports, such as baseball, football, and basketball.

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Related Concepts

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1. superlative: The degree of comparison used to indicate the highest level or quality.

2. excellence: The state or quality of being excellent or outstanding.

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Culture

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The term 'best' has been used extensively in literature and art to denote the highest level of achievement or quality. For example, in Homer's Odyssey, Odysseus is described as the 'best of all the Greeks'. In music, the term 'best of' refers to a compilation album featuring the artist's most popular or critically acclaimed songs.

How to Memorize "best"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scale with the best at the top.
   - Visualize a trophy or award symbolizing excellence.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a champion or winner.
   - Link it to the feeling of pride and accomplishment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create an acronym: B-E-S-T stands for 'Best Effort, Superior Thought'.
   - Use the phrase 'Better Than Ever' to remember the superlative form.

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