BEST
adverb
Definitions
- 1. In the highest degree; beyond all others. "Thou serpent! That name best befits thee." Milton. He prayeth best, who loveth best All things both great and small. Coleridge.
- 2. To the most advantage; with the most success, case, profit, benefit, or propriety. Had we best retire I see a storm. Milton. Had I not best go to her Thackeray.
- 3. Most intimately; most thoroughly or correctly; as, what is expedient is best known to himself.
Other Definitions
This word also has 3 other definitions:
BEST
(adjective)
1. Having good qualities in the highest degree; most good, kind, desirable, suitable, etc.; most excellent; as, the best man; the best road; the best ...
BEST
(noun)
Utmost; highest endeavor or state; most nearly perfect thing, or being, or action; as, to do one's best; to the best of our ability. At best, in the u...
BEST
(verb)
To get the better of. [Colloq.]
Added: October 09, 2025
Updated: October 09, 2025
