Best

/bɛst/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The person or thing that is most excellent or of the highest quality.

He always strives to do his best.

The highest standard or degree of excellence.

We expect the best from our team.

adjective

Of the highest quality, excellence, or standing.

She is the best student in her class.

Most suitable, advantageous, or favorable.

We need to find the best solution to this problem.

Most excellent or desirable for a particular purpose or under particular circumstances.

This is the best time to invest in stocks.

adverb

In the most excellent way; to the highest degree.

She performed best in the finals.

In the most suitable, advantageous, or favorable manner.

He chose the best option available.

Old English 'betst,' comparative of 'gōd' meaning 'good'

best of both worlds

A situation in which one can enjoy the advantages of two different things.

doing one's best

Trying as hard as one can.

at best

Under the most favorable circumstances.

the best of the best

The highest quality or most excellent among a group.

better

Of a higher standard or quality than another.

good

Of high quality or standard.

optimal

Most favorable or best.

Banger

That song is a banger; it's the best!

Lit

That party was lit; it was the best night ever!