best

adv. most successfully; to the highest degree, most; better; advisable

adj. having the most positive qualities, leading, top, foremost, prime, first, chief, principal, supreme, of the highest quality

n. finest, most excellent; highest endeavor, hardest; holiday clothes, "Sunday best"; compliments, best wishes

v. get over on someone; beat someone

adj. excellent; pleasant; pleasurable; decent; valid; well-behaved; in fine condition; competent, skilled; positive; having admirable moral values

adv. excellently, in a good manner; appropriately, properly; significantly; in good spirit; fairly

that which is the most excellent, that is most desirable

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Noun
1. Canadian physiologist (born in the United States) who assisted F. G. Banting in research leading to the discovery of insulin (1899-1978)
(synonym) C. H. Best, Charles Herbert Best
(hypernym) physiologist

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Noun
1. the supreme effort one can make; "they did their best"
(antonym) worst
(hypernym) attempt, effort, endeavor, endeavour, try
2. the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others; "he could beat the best of them"
(synonym) topper
(hypernym) person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, human, soul

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Verb
1. get the better of; "the goal was to best the competition"
(synonym) outdo, outflank, trump, scoop
(hypernym) beat, beat out, crush, shell, trounce, vanquish
(hyponym) outmaneuver, outmanoeuvre, outsmart

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Adjective
1. (superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities; "the best film of the year"; "the best solution"; "the best time for planting"; "wore his best suit"
(antonym) worst
(similar) champion, prizewinning
(see-also) good
(classification) superlative
2. (comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable; "it would be better to speak to him"; "the White House thought it best not to respond"
(synonym) better(p), best(p)
(similar) advisable
(classification) comparative

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Adverb
1. in a most excellent way or manner; "he played best after a couple of martinis"
2. it would be sensible; "you'd best stay at home"
3. from a position of superiority or authority; "father knows best"; "I know better."
(synonym) better

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Noun
1. benefit; "for your own good"; "what's the good of worrying?"
(hypernym) advantage, vantage
(hyponym) common good, commonweal
2. moral excellence or admirableness; "there is much good to be found in people"
(synonym) goodness
(antonym) evil, evilness
(hypernym) morality
(hyponym) kindness
3. that which is good or valuable or useful; "weigh the good against the bad"; "among the highest goods of all are happiness and self-realization"
(synonym) goodness
(antonym) bad, badness
(hypernym) quality
(hyponym) worthiness

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Adjective
1. having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified; "good news from the hospital"; "a good report card"; "when she was good she was very very good"; "a good knife is one good for cutting"; "this stump will make a good picnic table"; "a good check"; "a good joke"; "a good exterior paint"; "a good secretary"; "a good dress for the office"
(antonym) bad
(similar) bang-up, bully, corking, cracking, dandy, great, groovy, keen, neat, nifty, not bad(p), peachy, slap-up, swell, smashing
(see-also) best
(attribute) quality
2. having the normally expected amount; "gives full measure"; "gives good measure"; "a good mile from here"
(synonym) full
(similar) ample
3. morally admirable
(antonym) evil, wicked
(similar) angelic, angelical, beatific, saintlike, saintly, sainted
(attribute) goodness
4. deserving of esteem and respect; "all respectable companies give guarantees"; "ruined the family's good name"
(synonym) estimable, honorable, respectable
(similar) reputable
5. promoting or enhancing well-being; "an arms limitation agreement beneficial to all countries"; "the beneficial effects of a temperate climate"; "the experience was good for her"
(synonym) beneficial
(similar) advantageous
6. superior to the average; "in fine spirits"; "a fine student"; "made good grades"; "morale was good"; "had good weather for the parade"
(synonym) fine
(similar) superior
7. agreeable or pleasing; "we all had a good time"; "good manners"
(similar) nice
8. of moral excellence; "a genuinely good person"; "a just cause"; "an upright and respectable man"; "the life of the nation is secure only while the nation is honest, truthful, and virtuous"- Frederick Douglass
(synonym) just, upright, virtuous
(similar) righteous
9. having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude; "adept in handicrafts"; "an adept juggler"; "an expert job"; "a good mechanic"; "a practiced marksman"; "a proficient engineer"; "a lesser-known but no less skillful composer"; "the effect was achieved by skillful retouching"
(synonym) adept, expert, practiced, proficient, skillful, skilful
(similar) skilled
10. thorough; "had a good workout"; "gave the house a good cleaning"
(similar) complete
11. with or in a close or intimate relationship; "a good friend"; "my sisters and brothers are near and dear"
(synonym) dear, near
(similar) close
12. having or showing or arising from a desire to promote the welfare or happiness of others; "his benevolent smile"; "a benevolent nature"
(synonym) benevolent
(similar) good-hearted, kind, kindly, openhearted
(see-also) beneficent
(attribute) benevolence
13. financially sound; "a good investment"; "a secure investment"
(synonym) dependable, safe, secure
(similar) sound
14. most suitable or right for a particular purpose; "a good time to plant tomatoes"; "the right time to act"; "the time is ripe for great sociological changes"
(synonym) right, ripe
(similar) opportune
15. resulting favorably; "its a good thing that I wasn't there"; "it is good that you stayed"; "it is well that no one saw you"; "all's well that ends well"
(synonym) well(p)
(similar) fortunate
16. exerting force or influence; "the law is effective immediately"; "a warranty good for two years"; "the law is already in effect (or in force)"
(synonym) effective, in effect(p), in force(p)
(similar) operative
17. feeling healthy and free of aches and pains; "I feel good"
(synonym) good(p)
(similar) well
18. capable of pleasing; "good looks"
(similar) pleasing
19. appealing to the mind; "good music"; "a serious book"
(synonym) serious
(similar) intellectual
20. in excellent physical condition; "good teeth"; "I still have one good leg"; "a sound mind in a sound body"
(synonym) sound
(similar) healthy
21. tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health; "beneficial effects of a balanced diet"; "a good night's sleep"; "the salutary influence of pure air"
(synonym) beneficial, salutary
(similar) healthful
22. not forged; "a good dollar bill"
(similar) genuine, echt
23. not left to spoil; "the meat is still good"
(synonym) unspoiled, unspoilt
(similar) fresh
24. generally admired; "good taste"
(similar) discriminating

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Adverb
1. (often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well'); "the children behaved well"; "a task well done"; "the party went well"; "he slept well"; "a well-argued thesis"; "a well-planned party"; "the baby can walk pretty good"
(synonym) well
(classification) combining form
2. in a complete and thorough manner (`good' is sometimes used informally for `thoroughly'); "he was soundly defeated"; "we beat him good"
(synonym) thoroughly, soundly
(classification) colloquialism

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Noun
1. a deep hole or shaft dug or drilled to obtain water or oil or gas or brine
(hypernym) excavation, hole in the ground
(hyponym) artesian well
2. a cavity or vessel used to contain liquid
(hypernym) vessel
(hyponym) inkwell, inkstand
3. an abundant source; "she was a well of information"
(synonym) wellspring, fountainhead
(hypernym) source
4. an open shaft through the floors of a building (as for a stairway)
(hypernym) shaft
(hyponym) stairwell
5. an enclosed compartment in a ship or plane for holding something as e.g. fish or a plane's landing gear or for protecting something as e.g. a ship's pumps
(hypernym) compartment
(hyponym) bilge well

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Verb
1. come up; "Tears well in her eyes"
(synonym) swell
(hypernym) surface, come up, rise up, rise

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Adjective
1. in good health especially after having suffered illness or injury; "appears to be entirely well"; "the wound is nearly well"; "a well man"; "I think I'm well; at least I feel well"
(antonym) ill, sick
(similar) all right, fine
(see-also) fit, healthy
2. resulting favorably; "its a good thing that I wasn't there"; "it is good that you stayed"; "it is well that no one saw you"; "all's well that ends well"
(synonym) good, well(p)
(similar) fortunate
3. wise or advantageous and hence advisable; "it would be well to start early"
(synonym) well(p)
(similar) advisable

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Adverb
1. (often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well'); "the children behaved well"; "a task well done"; "the party went well"; "he slept well"; "a well-argued thesis"; "a well-planned party"; "the baby can walk pretty good"
(synonym) good
(antonym) ill, badly, poorly
(classification) combining form
2. thoroughly or completely; fully; often used as a combining form; "The problem is well understood"; "she was well informed"; "shake well before using"; "in order to avoid food poisoning be sure the meat is well cooked"; "well-done beef", "well-satisfied customers"; "well-educated"
3. indicating high probability; in all likelihood; "I might well do it"; "a mistake that could easily have ended in disaster"; "you may well need your umbrella"; "he could equally well be trying to deceive us"
(synonym) easily
4. (used for emphasis or as an intensifier) entirely or fully; "a book well worth reading"; "was well aware of the difficulties ahead"; "suspected only too well what might be going on"
(classification) intensifier, intensive
5. to a suitable or appropriate extent or degree; "the project was well underway"; "the fetus has well developed organs"; "his father was well pleased with his grades"
6. favorably; with approval; "their neighbors spoke well of them"; "he thought well of the book"
(antonym) ill, badly
7. to a great extent or degree; "I'm afraid the film was well over budget"; "painting the room white made it seem considerably (or substantially) larger"; "the house has fallen considerably in value"; "the price went up substantially"
(synonym) considerably, substantially
8. with great or especially intimate knowledge; "we knew them well"
(synonym) intimately
9. with prudence or propriety; "You would do well to say nothing more"; "could not well refuse"
10. with skill or in a pleasing manner; "she dances well"; "he writes well"
(antonym) badly
11. in a manner affording benefit or advantage; "she married well"; "The children were settled advantageously in Seattle"
(synonym) advantageously
(antonym) badly, disadvantageously
12. in financial comfort; "They live well"; "she has been able to live comfortably since her husband died"
(synonym) comfortably
13. without unusual distress or resentment; with good humor; "took the joke well"; "took the tragic news well"
(antonym) badly

adj. premier, most significant, foremost, of the highest rank, most important

nm. best seller, top-selling, very successful in the market (especially of a book)