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    [best]
    adjective
    best (adjective)
    1. of the most excellent, effective, or desirable type or quality:
      "the best pitcher in the league" · "how to obtain the best results from your machine" · "her best black suit"
      • most enjoyable:
        "some of the best times of my life"
      • most appropriate, advantageous, or well advised:
        "do whatever you think best" · "it's best if we both go"
    adverb
    best (adverb)
    1. to the highest degree; most:
      "you knew him best" · "well-drained soil suits it best" · "the one we liked best"
      • most excellently or effectively:
        "the best-dressed man in Hollywood" · "the things we do best"
      • most suitably, appropriately, or usefully:
        "jokes are best avoided in essays" · "this is best done at home"
    noun
    (the best)
    best (noun) · one's best (noun) · one's bests (plural noun)
    1. that which is the most excellent, outstanding, or desirable:
      "buy the best you can afford" · "Sarah always had to be the best at everything" · "this year’s event will cover the best of both domestic and international manufacturing practices"
      • the most meritorious aspect of a thing or person:
        "he brought out the best in people"
      • (one's best)
        the peak of condition; the highest standard or level that a person or thing can reach:
        "this is jazz at its best" · "try to look your best"
      • (one's best)
        one's finest or most formal clothes:
        "she dressed in her best"
      • (in sports) a record performance. See also personal best.
        "a lifetime best of 12.0 seconds"
    verb
    informal
    best (verb) · bests (third person present) · bested (past tense) · bested (past participle) · besting (present participle)
    1. outwit or get the better of (someone):
      "she refused to allow herself to be bested"
    Origin
    Old English betest (adjective), betost, betst (adverb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch and German best, also to better.
    good
    [ɡo͝od]
    adjective
    best (superlative adjective)
    1. to be desired or approved of:
      "a good quality of life" · "Good! The more people the better!" · "we live at peace with each other, which is good"
      • pleasing and welcome:
        "she was pleased to hear good news about him"
      • expressing approval:
        "the play had good reviews"
    2. having the qualities required for a particular role:
      "the schools here are good"
      • skilled at doing or dealing with a specified thing:
        "I'm good at crosswords" · "he was good with children"
      • useful, advantageous, or beneficial in effect:
        "too much sun is not good for you"
      • appropriate to a particular purpose:
        "this is a good month for planting seeds"
      • (of language) with correct grammar and pronunciation:
        "she speaks good English"
      • strictly adhering to or fulfilling all the principles of a particular cause, religion, or party:
        "I am the eldest of five in a good Catholic family"
    3. possessing or displaying moral virtue:
      "I've met many good people who made me feel ashamed of my own shortcomings" · "the rich and the good shared the same fate as the poor and the bad"
      • showing kindness:
        "you are good—thank you"
      • obedient to rules or conventions:
        "accustom the child to being rewarded for good behavior"
      • used to address or refer to people, especially in a patronizing or humorous way:
        "the good people of the city were disconcerted"
      • commanding respect:
        "he was concerned with establishing and maintaining his good name"
      • belonging or relating to a high social class:
        "he comes from a good family"
    4. giving pleasure; enjoyable or satisfying:
      "the streets fill up with people looking for a good time"
      • pleasant to look at; attractive:
        "you're looking pretty good"
      • (of clothes) smart and suitable for formal wear:
        "he went upstairs to change out of his good suit"
    5. thorough:
      "have a good look around" · "the attic needed a good cleaning"
      • used to emphasize that a number is at least as great as one claims:
        "they're a good twenty years younger"
      • used to emphasize a following adjective:
        "we had a good long hug" · "it'll be good and dark by then"
      • fairly large:
        "there's a good chance that we may be able to help you" · "a good crowd"
    6. (of a ticket) valid:
      "the ticket is good for travel from May to September"
      • reliably providing:
        "they found him good for a laugh"
      • sufficient to pay for:
        "his money was good for a bottle of whiskey"
    7. used in conjunction with the name of God or a related expression as an exclamation of extreme surprise or anger:
      "good heavens!"
    Origin
    Old English gĹŤd, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch goed and German gut.
    well
    [wel]
    adverb
    best (superlative adverb)
    1. in a good or satisfactory way:
      "the whole team played well"
      • in a way that is appropriate to the facts or circumstances:
        "you did well to come and tell me" · "a well-timed exit"
      • so as to have a fortunate outcome:
        "his campaign did not go well"
      • in a kind way:
        "the animals will remain loyal to humans if treated well"
      • with praise or approval:
        "people spoke well of him" · "the film was quite well reviewed at the time"
      • with equanimity:
        "she took it very well, all things considered"
      • profitably; advantageously:
        "she would marry well or not at all"
      • in a condition of prosperity or comfort:
        "they lived well and were generous with their money"
      • archaic
        luckily; opportunely:
        "hail fellow, well met"
    2. in a thorough manner:
      "add the mustard and lemon juice and mix well"
      • to a great extent or degree (often used for emphasis):
        "the visit had been planned well in advance" · "a well-loved mother"
      • intimately; closely:
        "he knew my father very well"
      • BRITISH ENGLISH
        informal
        very; extremely:
        "he was well out of order"
      • used as an intensifier:
        "I should damn well hope so"
    3. very probably; in all likelihood:
      "being short of breath may well be the first sign of asthma"
      • without difficulty:
        "she could well afford to pay for the reception herself"
      • with good reason:
        "“What are we doing here?” “You may well ask.”"
    adjective
    best (superlative adjective)
    1. in good health; free or recovered from illness:
      "I don't feel very well" · "it would be some time before Sarah was completely well" · "he was not a well man"
      • in a satisfactory state or position:
        "all is not well in her ideal-looking town"
    2. sensible; advisable:
      "it would be well to know just what this suggestion entails"
    Origin
    Old English wel(l), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch wel and German wohl; probably also to the verb will. Vowel lengthening in Middle English gave rise to the current Scots form weel.
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    Similar and Opposite Words
    adjective
    1. of the most excellent, effective, or desirable type or quality:
      finest
      greatest
      top
      foremost
      leading
      preeminent
      premier
      prime
      first
      chief
      principal
      supreme
      superlative
      unrivaled
      second to none
      nonpareil
      unsurpassed
      unsurpassable
      peerless
      matchless
      unparalleled
      unbeaten
      unbeatable
      unexcelled
      optimum
      optimal
      ultimate
      surpassing
      incomparable
      ideal
      perfect
      highest
      record-breaking
      top of the range
      top of the line
      par excellence
      unexampled
      of the highest quality
      without equal
      Opposite:
      worst
    adverb
    1. to the highest degree; most:
      most
      to the highest/greatest degree
      Opposite:
      least
    noun
    1. that which is the most excellent, outstanding, or desirable:
      finest
      top
      cream
      choice
      choicest
      prime
      elite
      crème de la crème
      flower
      nonpareil
      jewel in the crown
    verb
    1. outwit or get the better of (someone):
      defeat
      beat
      get the better of
      outdo
      outwit
      outsmart
      worst
      conquer
      vanquish
      trounce
      surpass
      outclass
      outshine
      overshadow
      eclipse
      gain the advantage over
      get the upper hand over
      be more than a match for
      prevail over
      triumph over
      put someone in the shade
    adjective
    1. having the qualities required for a particular role:
      fine
      quality
      superior
      satisfactory
      acceptable
      adequate
      in order
      up to scratch
      up to the mark
      up to par
      competent
      not bad
      all right
      excellent
      superb
      outstanding
      magnificent
      exceptional
      marvelous
      wonderful
      first-rate
      first-class
      superlative
      splendid
      admirable
      worthy
      sterling
      delicious
      mouthwatering
      appetizing
      tasty
      flavorsome
      flavorful
      delectable
      toothsome
      inviting
      enjoyable
      palatable
      succulent
      luscious
      rich
      sweet
      savory
      piquant
      ambrosial
      ambrosian
      nectareous
      nectarean
      flavorous
      sapid
      valid
      genuine
      authentic
      legitimate
      sound
      bona fide
      convincing
      persuasive
      forceful
      striking
      telling
      potent
      powerful
      strong
      cogent
      compelling
      trenchant
      weighty
      important
      meaningful
      influential
      of high quality
      of a high standard
      up to standard
      of the highest quality
      of the highest standard
      Opposite:
      bad
    2. possessing or displaying moral virtue:
      virtuous
      righteous
      moral
      ethical
      upright
      upstanding
      high-minded
      right-minded
      right-thinking
      principled
      exemplary
      clean
      law-abiding
      lawful
      irreproachable
      blameless
      guiltless
      unimpeachable
      just
      honest
      honorable
      incorruptible
      anticorruption
      scrupulous
      reputable
      decent
      respectable
      noble
      lofty
      elevated
      worthy
      trustworthy
      meritorious
      praiseworthy
      commendable
      admirable
      laudable
      pure
      whiter than white
      sinless
      saintly
      saintlike
      godly
      angelic
      morally correct
      unbribable
      pure as the driven snow
      Opposite:
      wicked
    3. giving pleasure; enjoyable or satisfying:
      enjoyable
      pleasant
      agreeable
      pleasing
      pleasurable
      delightful
      great
      nice
      lovely
      amusing
      diverting
      jolly
      merry
      lively
      festive
      cheerful
      convivial
      congenial
      sociable
      frabjous
      Opposite:
      terrible
    4. (of a ticket) valid:
      valid
      genuine
      authentic
      legitimate
      sound
      bona fide
      convincing
      persuasive
      forceful
      striking
      telling
      potent
      powerful
      strong
      cogent
      compelling
      trenchant
      weighty
      important
      meaningful
      influential
      Opposite:
      bad
      adverb
      1. in a good or satisfactory way:
        skillfully
        ably
        competently
        proficiently
        adeptly
        adroitly
        deftly
        dexterously
        effectively
        expertly
        admirably
        excellently
        consummately
        professionally
        with skill
        with expertise
        Opposite:
        poorly
      2. in a thorough manner:
        thoroughly
        completely
        efficiently
        rigorously
        effectively
        conscientiously
        industriously
        carefully
        closely
        attentively
        in depth
        exhaustively
        from top to bottom
        minutely
        in detail
        meticulously
        scrupulously
        assiduously
        painstakingly
        methodically
        comprehensively
        fully
        intensively
        extensively
        to the fullest extent
        Opposite:
        casually
        negligently
      3. very probably; in all likelihood:
        conceivably
        probably
        undoubtedly
        certainly
        unquestionably
        justifiably
        reasonably
        quite possibly
        quite likely
      adjective
      1. in good health; free or recovered from illness:
        healthy
        all right
        fine
        fit
        as fit as a flea
        robust
        strong
        vigorous
        blooming
        thriving
        hale
        hearty
        sound
        in good health
        fighting fit
        as fit as a fiddle
        bursting with health
        in rude health
        hale and hearty
        in good shape
        in excellent shape
        in good condition
        in tip-top condition
        in good trim
        in fine fettle
        sound in body and limb
        Opposite:
        poorly
      2. sensible; advisable:
        advisable
        sensible
        prudent
        politic
        commonsensical
        wise
        canny
        judicious
        shrewd
        expedient
        provident
        recommended
        advantageous
        beneficial
        profitable
        gainful
        desirable
        a good idea
        Opposite:
        inadvisable
       
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