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[1] of the highest quality, excellence, or standing: the best work; the best students.
[2] most advantageous, suitable, or desirable: the best way.
[3] largest; most: the best part of a day.
[4] most excellently or suitably; with most advantage or success: an opera role that best suits her voice.
[5] in or to the highest degree; most fully (usually used in combination): best-suited; best-known; best-loved.
[6] something or someone that is best: They always demand and get the best. The best of us can make mistakes.
[7] a person's finest clothing: It's important that you wear your best.
[8] a person's most agreeable or desirable emotional state (often preceded by at ).
[9] a person's highest degree of competence, inspiration, etc. (often preceded by at ).
[10] the highest quality to be found in a given activity or category of things (often preceded by at ): cabinetmaking at its best.
[11] the best effort that a person, group, or thing can make: Their best fell far short of excellence.
[12] a person's best wishes or kindest regards: Please give my best to your father.
[13] to get the better of; defeat; beat: He easily bested his opponent in hand-to-hand combat. She bested me in the argument.
[14] all for the best , for the good as the final result; to an ultimate advantage: At the time it was hard to realize how it could be all for the best. Also for the best .
[15] as best one can , in the best way possible under the circumstances: We tried to smooth over the disagreement as best we could.
[16] at best , under the most favorable circumstances: You may expect to be treated civilly, at best.
[17] get /have the best of , to gain the advantage over. to defeat; subdue: His arthritis gets the best of him from time to time.
[18] had best , would be wisest or most reasonable to; ought to: You had best phone your mother to tell her where you are going.
[19] make the best of , to cope with in the best way possible: to make the best of a bad situation.
[20] with the best , on a par with the most capable: He can play bridge with the best.
[21] Charles Herbert, 1899–1978, Canadian physiologist, born in the U.S.: one of the discoverers of insulin.
[22] morally excellent; virtuous; righteous; pious: a good man.
[23] satisfactory in quality, quantity, or degree: a good teacher; good health.
[24] of high quality; excellent.
[25] right; proper; fit: It is good that you are here. His credentials are good.
[26] well-behaved: a good child.
[27] kind, beneficent, or friendly: to do a good deed.
[28] honorable or worthy; in good standing: a good name.
[29] educated and refined: She has a good background.
[30] financially sound or safe: His credit is good.
[31] genuine; not counterfeit: a good quarter.
[32] sound or valid: good judgment; good reasons.
[33] reliable; dependable; responsible: good advice.
[34] healthful; beneficial: Fresh fruit is good for you.
[35] in excellent condition; healthy: good teeth.
[36] not spoiled or tainted; edible; palatable: The meat was still good after three months in the freezer.
[37] favorable; propitious: good news.
[38] cheerful; optimistic; amiable: in good spirits.
[39] free of distress or pain; comfortable: to feel good after surgery.
[40] agreeable; pleasant: Have a good time.
[41] attractive; handsome: She has a good figure.
[42] (of the complexion) smooth; free from blemish.
[43] close or intimate; warm: She's a good friend of mine.
[44] sufficient or ample: a good supply.
[45] advantageous; satisfactory for the purpose: a good day for fishing.
[46] competent or skillful; clever: a good manager; good at arithmetic.
[47] skillfully or expertly done: a really good job; a good play.
[48] conforming to rules of grammar, usage, etc.; correct: good English.
[49] socially proper: good manners.
[50] remaining available to one: Don't throw good money after bad.
[51] comparatively new or of relatively fine quality: Don't play in the mud in your good clothes.
[52] finest or most dressy: He wore his good suit to the office today.
[53] full: a good day's journey away.
[54] fairly large or great: a good amount.
[55] free from precipitation or cloudiness: good weather.
[56] Medicine/Medical . (of a patient's condition) having stable and normal vital signs, being conscious and comfortable, and having excellent appetite, mobility, etc.
[57] fertile; rich: good soil.
[58] loyal: a good Democrat.
[59] (of a return or service in tennis, squash, handball, etc.) landing within the limits of a court or section of a court.
[60] Informal . (used when declining an offer or suggestion, as to communicate that one is already satisfied): "More coffee?" "No thanks, I’m good!"
[61] Horse Racing . (of the surface of a track) drying after a rain so as to be still slightly sticky: This horse runs best on a good track.
[62] (of meat, especially beef) noting or pertaining to the specific grade below “choice,” containing more lean muscle and less edible fat than “prime” or “choice.”
[63] favorably regarded (used as an epithet for a ship, town, etc.): the good ship Syrena.
[64] profit or advantage; worth; benefit: What good will that do? We shall work for the common good.
[65] excellence or merit; kindness: to do good.
[66] moral righteousness; virtue: to be a power for good.
[67] (especially in the grading of U.S. beef) an official grade below that of “choice.”
[68] goods, possessions, especially movable effects or personal property. articles of trade; wares; merchandise: canned goods. Informal . what has been promised or is expected: to deliver the goods. Informal . the genuine article. Informal . evidence of guilt, as stolen articles: to catch someone with the goods. cloth or textile material: top-quality linen goods. Chiefly British . merchandise sent by land, rather than by water or air.
[69] the good, the ideal of goodness or morality. good things or persons collectively.
[70] (used as an expression of approval or satisfaction): Good! Now we can all go home.
[71] Informal . well1(defs 1–3, 8) : I wish I could cook this good! Yes, we knew him pretty good.
[72] in a good or satisfactory manner: Business is going well.
[73] thoroughly, carefully, or soundly: to shake well before using; listen well.
[74] in a moral or proper manner: to behave well.
[75] commendably, meritoriously, or excellently: a difficult task well done.
[76] with propriety, justice, or reason: I could not well refuse.
[77] adequately or sufficiently: Think well before you act.
[78] to a considerable extent or degree (often used in combination): a sum well over the amount agreed upon; a well-developed theme.
[79] with great or intimate knowledge: to know a person well.
[80] certainly; without doubt: I anger easily, as you well know.
[81] with good nature; without rancor: He took the joke well.
[82] in good health; sound in body and mind: Are you well? He is not a well man.
[83] satisfactory, pleasing, or good: All is well with us.
[84] proper, fitting, or gratifying: It is well that you didn't go.
[85] in a satisfactory position; well-off: I am very well as I am.
[86] (used to express surprise, reproof, etc.): Well! There's no need to shout.
[87] (used to introduce a sentence, resume a conversation, etc.): Well, who would have thought he could do it?
[88] well-being; good fortune; success: to wish well to someone.
[89] a hole drilled or bored into the earth to obtain water, petroleum, natural gas, brine, or sulfur.
[90] a spring or natural source of water.
[91] an apparent reservoir or a source of human feelings, emotions, energy, etc.: He was a well of gentleness and courtesy.
[92] a container, receptacle, or reservoir for a liquid: the well of ink in a fountain pen.
[93] any sunken or deep, enclosed space, as a shaft for air or light, stairs, or an elevator, extending vertically through the floors of a building.
[94] Nautical . a part of a weather deck between two superstructures, extending from one side of a vessel to the other. a compartment or enclosure around a ship's pumps to make them easily accessible and protect them from being damaged by the cargo.
[95] a hollow compartment, recessed area, or depression for holding a specific item or items, as fish in the bottom of a boat or the retracted wheels of an airplane in flight.
[96] any shaft dug or bored into the earth, as for storage space or a mine.
[97] to rise, spring, or gush, as water, from the earth or some other source (often followed by up, out, or forth ): Tears welled up in my eyes.
[98] to send welling up or forth: a fountain welling its pure water.
[99] like, of, resembling, from, or used in connection with a well.
[100] the superlative of good
[101] most excellent of a particular group, category, etc
[102] most suitable, advantageous, desirable, attractive, etc
[103] the best part of most of the best part of an hour
[104] put one's best foot forward to do one's utmost to make progress to hurry
[105] the superlative of well 1
[106] in a manner surpassing all others; most excellently, advantageously, attractively, etc
[107] (in combination) in or to the greatest degree or extent; most the best-loved hero
[108] as best one can or as best one may as effectively as possible within one's limitations
[109] had best would be wise, sensible, etc, to you had best go now
[110] the best the most outstanding or excellent person, thing, or group in a category
[111] (often preceded by at) the most excellent, pleasing, or skilled quality or condition journalism at its best
[112] the most effective effort of which a person or group is capable even their best was inadequate
[113] a winning majority the best of three games
[114] Also: all the best best wishes she sent him her best
[115] a person's smartest outfit of clothing
[116] at best in the most favourable interpretation under the most favourable conditions
[117] for the best for an ultimately good outcome with good intentions he meant it for the best
[118] get the best of or have the best of to surpass, defeat, or outwit; better
[119] give someone the best to concede someone's superiority
[120] make the best of to cope as well as possible in the unfavourable circumstances of (often in the phrases make the best of a bad job, make the best of it )
[121] six of the best informal six strokes with a cane on the buttocks or hand
[122] (tr) to gain the advantage over or defeat
[123] Charles Herbert . 1899–1978, Canadian physiologist: associated with Banting and Macleod in their discovery of insulin in 1922
[124] George . 1946–2005, Northern Ireland footballer
[125] having admirable, pleasing, superior, or positive qualities; not negative, bad or mediocre a good idea ; a good teacher
[126] morally excellent or admirable; virtuous; righteous a good man (as collective noun; preceded by the ) the good
[127] suitable or efficient for a purpose a good secretary ; a good winter coat
[128] beneficial or advantageous vegetables are good for you
[129] not ruined or decayed; sound or whole the meat is still good
[130] kindly, generous, or approving you are good to him
[131] right or acceptable your qualifications are good for the job
[132] rich and fertile good land
[133] valid or genuine I would not do this without good reason
[134] honourable or held in high esteem a good family
[135] commercially or financially secure, sound, or safe good securities ; a good investment
[136] (of a draft) drawn for a stated sum
[137] (of debts) expected to be fully paid
[138] clever, competent, or talented he's good at science
[139] obedient or well-behaved a good dog
[140] reliable, safe, or recommended a good make of clothes
[141] affording material pleasure or indulgence the good things in life ; the good life
[142] having a well-proportioned, beautiful, or generally fine appearance a good figure ; a good complexion
[143] complete; full I took a good look round the house
[144] propitious; opportune a good time to ask the manager for a rise
[145] satisfying or gratifying a good rest
[146] comfortable did you have a good night?
[147] newest or of the best quality to keep the good plates for important guests
[148] fairly large, extensive, or long a good distance away
[149] sufficient; ample we have a good supply of food
[150] US (of meat) of the third government grade, above standard and below choice
[151] serious or intellectual good music
[152] used in a traditional description the good ship ``America''
[153] used in polite or patronizing phrases or to express anger (often intended ironically) how is your good lady? ; look here, my good man!
[154] a good one an unbelievable assertion a very funny joke
[155] as good as virtually; practically it's as good as finished
[156] as good as gold excellent; very good indeed
[157] be as good as to or be so good as to would you please
[158] come good to recover and perform well after a bad start or setback
[159] good and informal (intensifier) good and mad
[160] (intensifier; used in mild oaths) good grief! ; good heavens!
[161] an exclamation of approval, agreement, pleasure, etc
[162] moral or material advantage or use; benefit or profit for the good of our workers ; what is the good of worrying?
[163] positive moral qualities; goodness; virtue; righteousness; piety
[164] (sometimes capital) moral qualities seen as a single abstract entity we must pursue the Good
[165] a good thing
[166] economics a commodity or service that satisfies a human need
[167] for good or for good and all forever; permanently I have left them for good
[168] make good to recompense or repair damage or injury to be successful to demonstrate or prove the truth of (a statement or accusation) to secure and retain (a position) to effect or fulfil (something intended or promised)
[169] good on you or good for you well done, well said, etc: a term of congratulation
[170] get any good of or get some good of Irish to handle to good effect I never got any good of this machine to understand properly I could never get any good of him to receive cooperation from
[171] (often used in combination) in a satisfactory manner the party went very well
[172] (often used in combination) in a good, skilful, or pleasing manner she plays the violin well
[173] in a correct or careful manner listen well to my words
[174] in a comfortable or prosperous manner to live well
[175] (usually used with auxiliaries) suitably; fittingly you can't very well say that
[176] intimately I knew him well
[177] in a kind or favourable manner she speaks well of you
[178] to a great or considerable extent; fully to be well informed
[179] by a considerable margin let me know well in advance
[180] (preceded by could, might, or may ) indeed you may well have to do it yourself
[181] informal (intensifier) well safe
[182] all very well used ironically to express discontent, dissent, etc
[183] as well in addition; too (preceded by may or might ) with equal effect you might as well come just as well preferable or advisable it would be just as well if you paid me now
[184] as well as in addition to
[185] just leave well alone or just leave well enough alone to refrain from interfering with something that is satisfactory
[186] well and good used to indicate calm acceptance, as of a decision if you accept my offer, well and good
[187] well up in well acquainted with (a particular subject); knowledgeable about
[188] (when prenominal, usually used with a negative) in good health I'm very well, thank you ; he's not a well man
[189] satisfactory, agreeable, or pleasing
[190] prudent; advisable it would be well to make no comment
[191] prosperous or comfortable
[192] fortunate or happy it is well that you agreed to go
[193] an expression of surprise, indignation, or reproof an expression of anticipation in waiting for an answer or remark
[194] an expression used to preface a remark, gain time, etc well, I don't think I will come
[195] a hole or shaft that is excavated, drilled, bored, or cut into the earth so as to tap a supply of water, oil, gas, etc
[196] a natural pool where ground water comes to the surface
[197] a cavity, space, or vessel used to contain a liquid (in combination ) an inkwell
[198] an open shaft through the floors of a building, such as one used for a staircase
[199] a deep enclosed space in a building or between buildings that is open to the sky to permit light and air to enter
[200] a bulkheaded compartment built around a ship's pumps for protection and ease of access another word for cockpit
[201] a perforated tank in the hold of a fishing boat for keeping caught fish alive
[202] (in England) the open space in the centre of a law court
[203] a source, esp one that provides a continuous supply he is a well of knowledge
[204] to flow or cause to flow upwards or outwards tears welled from her eyes

Words related to Best

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Origin of Best

well2before 900; (noun) Middle English well(e ), Old English wylle, wella, welle; cognate with German Welle wave; (v.) Middle English wellen, Old English wellan (cognate with Dutch wellen, Old Norse vella ); both noun and v. ultimately akin to weallan to boil

Words that may be confused with Best

WORDS, THAT, MAY, BE, CONFUSED, WITH, goodgood, well, (see, usage, note, at, the, current, entry)

Other words from Best

qua·si-good , adjective

Word origin for Best

wellOld English wella; related to Old High German wella (German Welle wave), Old Norse vella boiling heat

Synonyms for Best

bad, finest, first, first-rate, leading, outstanding, perfect, terrific, tough, 10, ace, boss, capital, champion, chief, cool, culminating, nonpareil, optimum, premium, prime, primo, principal, super, superlative, tops, A-1, beyond compare, choicest, first-class, foremost, greatest, highest, incomparable, inimitable, matchless, number 1, out-of-sight, paramount, peerless, preeminent, sans pareil, second to none, supreme, transcendent, unequaled, unparalleled, unrivaled, unsurpassed