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How to pronounce best in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms c. h. best, charles herbert best
Type Words
Synonyms better


the White House thought it best not to respond.
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Synonyms better


father knows best.
Type Words
Synonyms topper
Type of soul, someone, somebody, mortal, person, individual


he could beat the best of them.
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Synonyms outdo, outflank, scoop, trump
Type of shell, trounce, beat, crush, beat out, vanquish
Has types outmaneuver, outsmart, outmanoeuvre


the goal was to best the competition.
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the best film of the year.
the best solution.
the best time for planting.
wore his best suit.
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Type of attempt, endeavour, endeavor, effort, try


they did their best.

Examples of best

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The city should do its best to attract a similar caliber buyer for the property.
From the dailyherald.com
It won't cost you anything and will be the best investment in your relationship.
From the abcnews.go.com
Others had problems with the fingerprint scanners, which remain finicky at best.
From the stltoday.com
I am entitled to do that, and honestly, it's the best reason to invent an award.
From the stltoday.com
To be at their best Traxler wants to see the Tigers cut down on their turnovers.
From the stltoday.com
This book contains occasional pen-and-ink sketches, which are whimsical at best.
From the stltoday.com
The Lions adjusted their schedule to provide Kemp the best possible competition.
From the stltoday.com
Gaston has a personal best shot put throw of 40-9 at an indoor meet last season.
From the stltoday.com
With James, they had the league's best regular-season record the past two years.
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More examples
  • (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"
  • In a most excellent way or manner; "he played best after a couple of martinis"
  • Outdo: get the better of; "the goal was to best the competition"
  • The supreme effort one can make; "they did their best"
  • Better(p): (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"
  • It would be sensible; "you'd best stay at home"
  • Best! is a greatest hits compilation by the 1990s pop band Jellyfish. The album was released in 2006 and featured twenty tracks. Eight of the tracks were non-album while the other twelve consisted of songs pulled from the bands two (and only) albums, Bellybutton and Spilt Milk. ...
  • BEST is Chicosci's first compilation album, consisting of tracks from albums Revenge of the Giant Robot and Method Of Breathing. Chicosci has since left the record label when the album was released.
  • Best is a 2000 British film portraying the football career of the Northern Irish soccer star George Best, particularly his years spent at Manchester United. It was directed by Mary McGuckian.