[bɛst], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- of the most excellent or desirable type or quality
(e.g: the best midfielder in the country)


Phrases:
- all the best
- as best one can
- at best
- at the best of times
- be for the best
- be the best of friends
- best of breed
- best wishes
- do one's best
- get the best of
- give someone or something best
- had best do something
- make the best of
- make the best of a bad job
- one's best years
- six of the best
- the best of —
- the best part of
- with the best of them

Origin:
Old English betest (adjective), betost, betst (adverb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch and German best, also to better

[bɛst], (Adverb)

Definitions:
- to the highest degree; most (used with verbs suggesting a desirable action or state or a successful outcome)
(e.g: they named the pictures they liked best)


Phrases:
- all the best
- as best one can
- at best
- at the best of times
- be for the best
- be the best of friends
- best of breed
- best wishes
- do one's best
- get the best of
- give someone or something best
- had best do something
- make the best of
- make the best of a bad job
- one's best years
- six of the best
- the best of —
- the best part of
- with the best of them

Origin:
Old English betest (adjective), betost, betst (adverb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch and German best, also to better

[bɛst], (Noun)

Definitions:
- that which is the most excellent, outstanding, or desirable
(e.g: buy the best you can afford)


Phrases:
- all the best
- as best one can
- at best
- at the best of times
- be for the best
- be the best of friends
- best of breed
- best wishes
- do one's best
- get the best of
- give someone or something best
- had best do something
- make the best of
- make the best of a bad job
- one's best years
- six of the best
- the best of —
- the best part of
- with the best of them

Origin:
Old English betest (adjective), betost, betst (adverb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch and German best, also to better

[bɛst], (Verb)

Definitions:
- outwit or get the better of (someone)
(e.g: she refused to allow herself to be bested)


Phrases:
- all the best
- as best one can
- at best
- at the best of times
- be for the best
- be the best of friends
- best of breed
- best wishes
- do one's best
- get the best of
- give someone or something best
- had best do something
- make the best of
- make the best of a bad job
- one's best years
- six of the best
- the best of —
- the best part of
- with the best of them

Origin:
Old English betest (adjective), betost, betst (adverb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch and German best, also to better