best
/bɛst/
adjective2
noun3
verb3
adverb1
forms
bested · besting · besteth · bests · bester · bestest
Phrases with best
- at the best of timesEven under the most favourable conditions.
- best betThe best proposal or plan.
- best-kept secretSomething interesting or important but not well-known.
- best laid plansA proverbial expression used to signify the futility of making detailed plans when the ability to fully or even partially execute them is uncertain.
- best of both worldsA combination of two seemingly contradictory benefits.
- best of the bunchThe best or most preferred person or item within a group.
- best pleaseddispleased, upset, disgruntled
- best regardsUsed as a polite closing of a letter
- do one's bestTo do as best one can.
- give it one's best shotTo make one's best effort or attempt; to try as hard as possible.
- level bestThe very best that one can do.
- make the best ofTo derive what limited advantage one can (from an unpleasant outcome or situation).
- make the best of one's wayTo go by the best possible route.
- put one's best foot forwardTo show oneself in the best or most positive way possible; to make a favorable impression.
- six of the bestSix strokes with a cane, a traditional school punishment.
- Sunday bestA person's finest clothing, especially the clothes one reserves to wear to church on Sunday.