Meaning & Definition of word "Best"

Best

/bɛst/

1. The person or thing that is most excellent or of the highest quality.
- Example: He always strives to do his best.
2. The highest standard or degree of excellence.
- Example: We expect the best from our team.

1. Of the highest quality, excellence, or standing.
- Example: She is the best student in her class.
2. Most suitable, advantageous, or favorable.
- Example: We need to find the best solution to this problem.
3. Most excellent or desirable for a particular purpose or under particular circumstances.
- Example: This is the best time to invest in stocks.

1. In the most excellent way; to the highest degree.
- Example: She performed best in the finals.
2. In the most suitable, advantageous, or favorable manner.
- Example: 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.

Meaning: Banger

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

Meaning: Lit

Example Sentence: That party was lit; it was the best night ever!