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best

/ˈbɛst/
noun

  1. The supreme effort one can make, or has made.

    "I did my best."

  2. One's best behavior.

    "I was somewhat distant lately, and my lady promised me head every Tuesday of the week when I'm nice to her, so I better be on my best."

  3. The person (or persons; or thing or things) that is (are) most excellent.

verb

  1. To surpass in skill or achievement.

  2. To beat in a contest

Antonymsworst
adjective

  1. Most; largest.

    "Unpacking took the best part of a week."

  2. Most superior; most favorable.

    "In my opinion, mushrooms are the best pizza toppings."

Antonymsbaddest, worst
adjective

  1. (of people)

  2. (of capabilities)

  3. (properties and qualities)

Synonymsaccomplished, all right, decent, not bad, satisfactory, well
Antonymsbad, evil, bad, poor
adverb

  1. (manner) Accurately, competently, satisfactorily.

    "He does his job well."

  2. (manner) Completely, fully.

    "We’re well beat now."

  3. (degree) To a significant degree.

    "That author is well known."

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