best
word
/ˈbɛst/
BEST
/bˈɛst/
BEST
Definition
The highest quality, level, or degree possible; better than all others.
Usage & Nuances
Used as an adjective, adverb, noun, or verb. Commonly in superlatives like 'the best choice'. Informal uses include phrases like 'do your best'. Often confused with 'better' which is comparative, not superlative.
Spanish: mejor - lo mejorPortuguese (BR): melhor - o melhorPortuguese (PT): melhor - o melhorChinese (Simplified): 最好Chinese (Traditional): 最好Hindi: सबसे अच्छाArabic: أفضلBengali: সেরা - সবচেয়ে ভালোRussian: лучший - лучше всегоJapanese: 最高（さいこう） - 一番（いちばん）Vietnamese: tốt nhấtKorean: 최고 - 제일Turkish: en iyiUrdu: بہترینIndonesian: terbaik
Example Sentences
She is the best student in our class.
basic
I want to find the best restaurant nearby.
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He did his best on the test.
basic
This is the best movie I've seen this year!
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Do your best and don't worry about the result.
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She threw the ball with best accuracy in the game.
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