best

Meaning

1. superlative form of good: most good.
2. Most; largest.
3. Most superior; most favorable.

Frequency

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈbɛst/

Etymology

From Middle English beste, best, from Old English betst, betest, from Proto-Germanic *batistaz.

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good

1. Acting in the interest of what is beneficial, ethical, or moral.
2. Competent or talented.
3. Able to be depended on for the discharge of obligations incurred; of unimpaired credit; used with for.
4. Well-behaved (especially of children or animals).
5. Satisfied or at ease; not requiring more.
6. (colloquial) Accepting of, OK with
7. Of high rank or birth.
8. Useful for a particular purpose; functional.
9. Effective.
10. (obsolete) Real; actual; serious.
11. Having a particularly pleasant taste.
12. Being satisfying; meeting dietary requirements.
13. Of food or other perishable products, still fit for use; not yet expired, stale, rotten, etc.
14. Valid, of worth, capable of being honoured.
15. True, valid, of explanatory strength.
16. Right, proper, as it should be.
17. Healthful.
18. Pleasant; enjoyable.
19. Favourable.
20. Unblemished; honourable.
21. Beneficial; worthwhile.
22. Adequate; sufficient; not fallacious.
23. (colloquial) Very, extremely. See good and.
24. (colloquial) Ready.
25. Holy (especially when capitalized) .
26. Reasonable in amount.
27. Large in amount or size.
28. Full; entire; at least as much as.

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well

1. Accurately, competently, satisfactorily.
2. Completely, fully.
3. To a significant degree.
4. (slang) Very (as a general-purpose intensifier).
5. In a desirable manner; so as one could wish; satisfactorily; favourably; advantageously.

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