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best

UK
/bɛst/
US
/bɛst/
best behaved
best ever
bestadjective
best
Super.
Translations
She wore her best dress to the party.
Elle portait sa meilleure robe pour la fête.
He made the best decision for his career.
Il a pris la meilleure décision pour sa carrière.
Definitions
Of the most excellent or desirable type or quality.
She wore her best dress to the party.
Most suitable, appropriate, or advantageous.
He made the best decision for his career.
Synonyms
finest
optimal
superior
top
peak
prime
greatest
excellent
unmatched
unsurpassed
Antonyms
worst
bestadverb
UK
/best/
US
/bɛst/
Translations
le mieux
She performs best under pressure.
Elle donne le mieux d'elle-même sous la pression.
le mieuxAprès un verbe de préférence ou d'appréciation.
Which of these writers do you read best?
Lequel de ces auteurs lis-tu le mieux ?
Definitions
In the most excellent or effective way.
She performs best under pressure.
To the greatest extent or degree; most (especially after verbs of liking or preference).
Which of these writers do you read best?
Synonyms
finest
most effectively
most excellently
most favorably
bestnoun
bests
pl
Translations
le meilleur
She was awarded the title of best in her class for her exceptional performance.
Elle a reçu le titre de meilleure de sa classe pour son excellente performance.
le meilleurSens substantivé : le plus haut niveau de qualité.
This restaurant is known for serving the best in Italian cuisine.
Ce restaurant est réputé pour servir le meilleur de la cuisine italienne.
le meilleurSens substantivé : le résultat ou la solution la plus favorable.
Winning the championship was the best for the team this season.
Remporter le championnat était le meilleur pour l'équipe cette saison.
Definitions
The person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others.
She was awarded the title of best in her class for her exceptional performance.
The highest degree or level of quality.
This restaurant is known for serving the best in Italian cuisine.
The most advantageous, suitable, or favorable condition or outcome.
Winning the championship was the best for the team this season.
Synonyms
top
finest
greatest
peak
champion
leader
superlative
bestverb
bested
Past Simple
bested
Past Participle
besting
ing-form
Translations
battreAu sens de vaincre ou surpasser un adversaire.
She bested her opponent in the final round of the competition.
Elle a battu son adversaire lors de la dernière manche de la compétition.
Definitions
To surpass or outdo someone or something.
She bested her opponent in the final round of the competition.
Synonyms
beat
defeat
outdo
surpass
top
overcome
vanquish
conquer
outmatch
outclass
trounce
rout
thrash
get the better of
goodadjective

the best

Super.

better
Comp.
the best
Super.
UK
/ɡʊd/
US
/ɡʊd/
Translations
We had a good time at the party last night.
Nous avons passé un bon moment à la fête hier soir.
She is a good teacher who inspires her students.
C'est une bonne enseignante qui inspire ses élèves.
Additional translations
bon
bonne
bonDans des expressions de durée ou de quantité.
bonneDans des expressions de durée ou de quantité.
vertueuxPour une personne ou une conduite moralement correcte.
vertueusePour une personne ou une conduite moralement correcte.
bienAprès des verbes de sensation comme se sentir.
Definitions
Having the qualities required for a particular role or task.
She is a good teacher who inspires her students.
Morally right or virtuous.
He is known for his good deeds in the community.
Enjoyable, pleasant, or satisfactory.
We had a good time at the party last night.
Of high quality or standard.
This is a good book, well-written and engaging.
Beneficial or advantageous.
Regular exercise is good for your health.
In good health; well.
I'm feeling good today after a long rest.
Fairly large in amount, extent, or duration; considerable.
We waited a good while before the bus finally arrived.
Synonyms
excellent
great
fine
superb
wonderful
positive
beneficial
favorable
pleasant
satisfactory
Antonyms
bad
poor
inferior
unfavorable
substandard
detrimental
harmful
betteradjective

best

Super.

better
Comp.
best
Super.
UK
/ˈbet.ə/
US
/ˈbɛt̬.ɚ/
Comparative form of the adjective "good"; used attributively and predicatively.
Translations
meilleurComparatif de qualité, de valeur ou de degré d’excellence.
This solution is better than the previous one.
Cette solution est meilleure que la précédente.
Definitions
Of higher quality, more desirable, or superior to another person or thing.
This solution is better than the previous one.
In improved health or condition.
She felt much better after a good night's sleep.
betteradverb

best

Comparative form of the adverb "well"; modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.
Translations
mieuxComparatif de manière ou d’état; aussi dans l’idée d’une amélioration de la situation.
He writes better when he is under pressure.
Il écrit mieux lorsqu’il est sous pression.
Definitions
In a more excellent or effective manner.
He writes better when he is under pressure.
To a greater degree; more.
I like this version better than the original.
With greater wisdom or prudence; more appropriately.
He knew better than to reveal the secret.
goodadverb

best

Used informally or dialectally as an adverb meaning ‘well’ or ‘thoroughly’.
Translations
bienLangue familière ou dialectale.
The kids behaved good during the performance.
Les enfants se sont bien comportés pendant le spectacle.
Additional translations
à fondAu sens de "complètement".
Definitions
(informal, dialect) In a satisfactory, correct, or thorough manner; well.
The kids behaved good during the performance.
Completely; thoroughly.
Stir the sauce good so the flavors blend evenly.
goodnoun
Definitions
That which is morally right; righteousness.
He believed in the ultimate triumph of good over evil.
Benefit or advantage to someone or something.
The new policy was implemented for the public good.
A commodity or product that can be bought and sold.
The store offers a wide range of goods for sale.
betterverb
Definitions
To improve or enhance something.
She took a course to better her understanding of the subject.
To surpass or exceed in performance or quality.
He bettered his previous record in the marathon.
goodinterjection
Definitions
An expression of approval or satisfaction.
Good! You've finally finished your project on time.
Used to express relief or gladness.
Good, I was worried you wouldn't make it to the meeting.
An expression of encouragement or agreement.
Good, keep going with your presentation.
betternoun
Definitions
Behaviour, actions, work, treatment, or conditions that are of a higher, more acceptable, or more satisfactory standard than what is currently present or expected.
I didn't think he would leave without telling me — I expected better of him.
Something or someone that is superior in quality, condition, or rank.
In terms of comfort, the second hotel was the clear better of the two.
One's social superiors, especially in rank or status (usually plural "betters").
He was always careful to show respect to his betters.
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