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Words with a similar base: best

'best'

[best.n.01] as in: the supreme effort one can make

Examples:
they did their best

'best'

[best.n.02] as in: the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others

Examples:
he could beat the best of them

'best'

[best.n.03] as in: Canadian physiologist (born in the United States) who assisted F.

G.

Banting in research leading to the discovery of insulin (1899-1978)

'best'

[outdo.v.02] as in: get the better of

Examples:
the goal was to best the competition

'best'

[best.a.01] as in: (superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities

Examples:
the best film of the year
the best solution
the best time for planting
wore his best suit

'best'

[better.s.01] as in: (comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable

Examples:
it would be better to speak to him
the White House thought it best not to respond

'best'

[good.a.01] as in: having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

Examples:
good news from the hospital
a good report card
when she was good she was very very good
a good knife is one good for cutting
this stump will make a good picnic table
a good check
a good joke
a good exterior paint
a good secretary
a good dress for the office

'best'

[full.s.04] as in: having the normally expected amount

Examples:
gives full measure
gives good measure
a good mile from here

'best'

[good.a.03] as in: morally admirable

'best'

[estimable.s.01] as in: deserving of esteem and respect

Examples:
all respectable companies give guarantees
ruined the family's good name

'best'

[beneficial.s.01] as in: promoting or enhancing well-being

Examples:
an arms limitation agreement beneficial to all countries
the beneficial effects of a temperate climate
the experience was good for her

'best'

[good.s.04] as in: agreeable or pleasing

Examples:
we all had a good time
good manners

'best'

[good.s.05] as in: of moral excellence

Examples:
a genuinely good person
a just cause
an upright and respectable man

'best'

[adept.s.01] as in: having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

Examples:
adept in handicrafts
an adept juggler
an expert job
a good mechanic
a practiced marksman
a proficient engineer
a lesser-known but no less skillful composer
the effect was achieved by skillful retouching

'best'

[good.s.07] as in: thorough

Examples:
had a good workout
gave the house a good cleaning

'best'

[dear.s.02] as in: with or in a close or intimate relationship

Examples:
a good friend
my sisters and brothers are near and dear

'best'

[dependable.s.03] as in: financially sound

Examples:
a good investment
a secure investment

'best'

[good.s.10] as in: most suitable or right for a particular purpose

Examples:
a good time to plant tomatoes
the right time to act
the time is ripe for great sociological changes

'best'

[good.s.11] as in: resulting favorably

Examples:
it's a good thing that I wasn't there
it is good that you stayed
it is well that no one saw you
all's well that ends well

'best'

[effective.s.03] as in: exerting force or influence

Examples:
the law is effective immediately
a warranty good for two years
the law is already in effect (or in force)

'best'

[good.s.13] as in: capable of pleasing

Examples:
good looks

'best'

[good.s.14] as in: appealing to the mind

Examples:
good music
a serious book

'best'

[good.s.15] as in: in excellent physical condition

Examples:
good teeth
I still have one good leg
a sound mind in a sound body

'best'

[good.s.16] as in: tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health

Examples:
beneficial effects of a balanced diet
a good night's sleep
the salutary influence of pure air

'best'

[good.s.17] as in: not forged

Examples:
a good dollar bill

'best'

[good.s.18] as in: not left to spoil

Examples:
the meat is still good

'best'

[good.s.19] as in: generally admired

Examples:
good taste

'best'

[best.r.01] as in: in a most excellent way or manner

Examples:
he played best after a couple of martinis

'best'

[best.r.02] as in: it would be sensible

Examples:
you'd best stay at home

'best'

[better.r.02] as in: from a position of superiority or authority

Examples:
father knows best
I know better.

'best'

[well.r.01] as in: (often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well')

Examples:
the children behaved well
a task well done
the party went well
he slept well
a well-argued thesis
a well-seasoned dish
a well-planned party
the baby can walk pretty good

'best'

[well.r.02] as in: thoroughly or completely; fully; often used as a combining form; ; ; ; ; ,

Examples:
The problem is well understood
she was well informed
shake well before using
in order to avoid food poisoning be sure the meat is well cooked
well-done beef
well-satisfied customers
well-educated

'best'

[well.r.03] as in: indicating high probability; in all likelihood

Examples:
I might well do it
a mistake that could easily have ended in disaster
you may well need your umbrella
he could equally well be trying to deceive us

'best'

[well.r.04] as in: (used for emphasis or as an intensifier) entirely or fully

Examples:
a book well worth reading
was well aware of the difficulties ahead
suspected only too well what might be going on

'best'

[well.r.05] as in: to a suitable or appropriate extent or degree

Examples:
the project was well underway
the fetus has well developed organs
his father was well pleased with his grades

'best'

[well.r.06] as in: favorably; with approval

Examples:
their neighbors spoke well of them
he thought well of the book

'best'

[well.r.07] as in: to a great extent or degree

Examples:
I'm afraid the film was well over budget
painting the room white made it seem considerably (or substantially) larger
the house has fallen considerably in value
the price went up substantially

'best'

[well.r.08] as in: with great or especially intimate knowledge

Examples:
we knew them well

'best'

[well.r.09] as in: with prudence or propriety

Examples:
You would do well to say nothing more
could not well refuse

'best'

[well.r.10] as in: with skill or in a pleasing manner

Examples:
she dances well
he writes well

'best'

[well.r.11] as in: in a manner affording benefit or advantage

Examples:
she married well
The children were settled advantageously in Seattle

'best'

[well.r.12] as in: in financial comfort

Examples:
They live well
she has been able to live comfortably since her husband died

'best'

[well.r.13] as in: without unusual distress or resentment; with good humor

Examples:
took the joke well
took the tragic news well

Origins

					best (English)
└── beste (Middle English (1100-1500))
    └── betst (Old English (ca. 450-1100))