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(noun) the supreme effort one can make: "they did their best" |
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Related Words: attempt, effort, endeavor, endeavour, try |
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Antonyms: worst |
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(adverb) it would be sensible; "you'd best stay at home" |
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(adverb) in a most excellent way or manner; "he played best after a couple of martinis" |
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(adjective) (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" |
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Antonyms: worst |
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(noun) the person who is most outstanding or excellent; "he could beat the best of them" |
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Related Words: human, individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul |
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(satellite adjective) (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" |
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Synonyms: better |
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(adverb) from a position of superiority or authority; "father knows best"; "I know better." |
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Synonyms: better |
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(verb) get the better of |
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Synonyms: outdo, outflank, scoop, trump |
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Related Words: beat, beat out, crush, outmaneuver, outmaneuvre, outsmart, trounce, vanquish |
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