“best”

Definitions

• noun

  Canadian physiologist (born in the United States) who assisted F. G. Banting in research leading to the discovery of insulin (1899-1978)

  Synonyms: charles herbert best, aristocracy, barons, beat, better, bottom, cap, champion, choice, chosen, clobber, conquer

• adjective

  (superlative of ‘good’) having the most positive qualities

  Antonyms: worst

  • Example:“the best film of the year”
  • Example:“the best solution”

• adjective

  (comparative and superlative of ‘well’) wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable

  Synonyms: better

  • Example:“It would be better to speak to him.”
  • Example:“The White House thought it best not to respond.”

• noun

  the supreme effort one can make

  Antonyms: worst

  • Example:“They did their best.”

• noun

  the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others

  Synonyms: topper

  • Example:“He could beat the best of them.”

• adverb

  in a most excellent way or manner

  • Example:“He played best after a couple of martinis.”