"best" | Definition and Related Words

Adjective

also:
- incomparable, uncomparable - such that comparison is impossible; unsuitable for comparison or lacking features that can be compared
- good - having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
- superior - of high or superior quality or performance
- top - situated at the top or highest position
domain usage: superlative - an exaggerated expression (usually of praise)
similar to:
- champion, prizewinning - holding first place in a contest
- high-grade, top-grade, top-quality - surpassing in quality
- first, foremost, world-class - ranking above all others
- go-to-meeting, sunday-go-to-meeting - used of clothing
- optimal, optimum - most desirable possible under a restriction expressed or implied
- primo - the best of its kind
- record-breaking - surpassing any previously established record
- second-best - next to the best
- superfine - (used especially of merchandise) very fine in quality
- unexceeded, unexcelled, unsurpassed - not capable of being improved on
- unsurpassable - not to be exceeded
domain usage: comparative, comparative degree - the comparative form of an adjective or adverb

similar to: advisable - worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise

same as: better

Noun

is a type of: attempt, effort, endeavor, endeavour, try - earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
is a type of: individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul - a human being

same as: topper
is an instance of: physiologist - a biologist specializing in physiology

same as: c. h. best, charles herbert best

Adverb

Verb

is a type of: beat, beat out, crush, shell, trounce, vanquish - come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

subtypes: outmaneuver, outmanoeuvre, outsmart - defeat by more skillful maneuvering

same as: outdo, outflank, scoop, trump