best

adjective
UK: /best/
US: /best/

  1. Of the highest quality, or being the most suitable, appropriate, or pleasing.

    1. This is the best pizza I have ever tasted in my life. [ ] [ ]
    2. She always tries her best to help her friends when they are in need. [ ] [ ]

  2. Most advantageous; offering the greatest benefits.

    1. It's best to arrive early, so we have enough time. [ ] [ ]
    2. The best approach to solve this problem is to use this tool. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

finest perfect optimum leading top
best verb

  1. To defeat someone.

    1. I will best you in chess. [ ] [ ]
    2. He aimed to best his rival in the final competition of the year. [ ] [ ]
best noun

  1. That which is the most excellent, outstanding, or desirable.

    1. I always want the best for you. [ ] [ ]
    2. Only the best is good enough for my mother who deserves all the honor. [ ] [ ]

  2. One's finest or most capable effort.

    1. I am doing my best to improve. [ ] [ ]
    2. We are all giving our best to ensure the project will be a success. [ ] [ ]
best adverb

  1. To the highest degree; most excellently.

    1. Who can sing best in the group? [ ] [ ]
    2. This plan is the best option we have now under the circumstances. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "best" in English means: Of the highest quality, or being the most suitable, appropriate, or pleasing., Most advantageous; offering the greatest benefits..

The phonetic transcription of "best" is /best/ in British English and /best/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "best": finest, perfect, optimum, leading, top.

Example usage of "best": "This is the best pizza I have ever tasted in my life.". More examples on the page.