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bested

bestadjective

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.

bestadverb

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?

bestverb

bested

Past Simple

bested

Past Simple

bested

Past Participle

besting

Gerund

Translations

превзойти

He managed to best his opponent in the final round.

Ему удалось превзойти своего соперника в финальном раунде.

Additional translations

переплюнуть

Definitions

To surpass or outdo someone or something.

She bested her opponent in the final round of the competition.

Synonyms

get the better of

bestnoun

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.

besteadverb

bested

Past Simple

bestead

Past Simple

bestead

Past Participle

besteading

Gerund

/bɪˈstɛd/

Translations

помогать

He was bestead by his friends during the difficult times.

Ему помогали друзья в трудные времена.

поддерживать

The community bestead the family after the tragedy.

Сообщество поддерживало семью после трагедии.

Additional translations

выручить

Definitions

To place or situate (someone or something) in a particular position or condition.

The soldiers were bestead in a strategic location to defend the fort.

To be of use or service to; to benefit or help.

The advice he received bestead him greatly in his career advancement.

Synonyms

be useful to

do good to

besteadpast participle

Definitions

Placed or situated, especially in a specified or undesirable condition (usually with a modifier such as "ill" or "well").

The garrison was ill bestead, surrounded on all sides by the enemy.