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Best

Adjective / best / Another word for best — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The superlative of good, meaning of the highest quality or excellence.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

optimal peak foremost paramount

Informal

greatest top-notch killer awesome

Literary

finest supreme consummate

Antonyms

worst poorest lowest inferior second-rate unfavorable

Common collocations

  • best friend
  • best effort
  • best practice
  • best case scenario
  • best of luck
  • best of times
  • best possible

Word family

noun best
adjective best
adverb best

Usage note

Best is a superlative adjective and adverb. It is often used informally to mean 'very good' or 'excellent'.

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Example sentences

  1. She won the award for the best actress.
  2. He is the best basketball player in the league.
  3. This is the best pizza I have ever eaten.
  4. The best part of the movie was the special effects.
  5. My mom makes the best cookies.

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