best
adjective
[ bɛst ]
• of the most excellent or desirable type or quality.
• "the best midfielder in the country"
Similar:
finest,
greatest,
top,
foremost,
leading,
pre-eminent,
premier,
prime,
first,
chief,
principal,
supreme,
of the highest quality,
superlative,
unrivalled,
second to none,
without equal,
nonpareil,
unsurpassed,
unsurpassable,
peerless,
matchless,
unparalleled,
unbeaten,
unbeatable,
unexcelled,
optimum,
optimal,
ultimate,
surpassing,
incomparable,
ideal,
perfect,
highest,
record-breaking,
top of the range,
top of the line,
par excellence,
star,
number-one,
one-in-a-million,
a cut above the rest,
top-drawer,
unexampled,
best
adverb
• to the highest degree; most (used with verbs suggesting a desirable action or state or a successful outcome).
• "they named the pictures they liked best"
Similar:
most,
to the highest/greatest degree,
best
noun
• that which is the most excellent, outstanding, or desirable.
• "buy the best you can afford"
Similar:
finest,
top,
cream,
choice,
choicest,
prime,
elite,
crème de la crème,
flower,
jewel in the crown,
nonpareil,
the tops,
the pick of the bunch,
best
verb
• outwit or get the better of (someone).
• "she refused to allow herself to be bested"
Similar:
defeat,
beat,
get the better of,
gain the advantage over,
get the upper hand over,
outdo,
outwit,
outsmart,
worst,
be more than a match for,
prevail over,
conquer,
vanquish,
trounce,
triumph over,
surpass,
outclass,
outshine,
put someone in the shade,
overshadow,
eclipse,
lick,
get one over on,
own,
Origin:
Old English betest (adjective), betost, betst (adverb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch and German best, also to better1.
good
adjective
• to be desired or approved of.
• "it's good that he's back to his old self"
• having the required qualities; of a high standard.
• "a good restaurant"
Similar:
fine,
of high quality,
of a high standard,
quality,
superior,
satisfactory,
acceptable,
adequate,
in order,
up to scratch,
up to the mark,
up to standard,
up to par,
competent,
not bad,
all right,
excellent,
superb,
outstanding,
magnificent,
of the highest quality,
of the highest standard,
exceptional,
marvellous,
wonderful,
first-rate,
first-class,
superlative,
splendid,
admirable,
worthy,
sterling,
super,
great,
OK,
hunky-dory,
A1,
ace,
terrific,
tremendous,
fantastic,
fab,
top-notch,
tip-top,
class,
awesome,
magic,
wicked,
brilliant,
brill,
smashing,
bosting,
on fleek,
beaut,
bonzer,
spiffing,
ripping,
cracking,
topping,
top-hole,
wizard,
capital,
champion,
swell,
delicious,
mouth-watering,
appetizing,
tasty,
flavoursome,
flavourful,
delectable,
toothsome,
inviting,
enjoyable,
palatable,
succulent,
luscious,
rich,
sweet,
savoury,
piquant,
scrumptious,
delish,
scrummy,
yummy,
yum-yum,
moreish,
peng,
finger-licking,
nummy,
ambrosial,
ambrosian,
nectareous,
nectarean,
flavorous,
sapid,
valid,
genuine,
authentic,
legitimate,
• possessing or displaying moral virtue.
• "her father was a good man"
Similar:
virtuous,
righteous,
moral,
morally correct,
ethical,
upright,
upstanding,
high-minded,
right-minded,
right-thinking,
principled,
exemplary,
clean,
law-abiding,
lawful,
irreproachable,
blameless,
guiltless,
unimpeachable,
just,
honest,
honourable,
unbribable,
incorruptible,
anti-corruption,
scrupulous,
reputable,
decent,
respectable,
noble,
lofty,
elevated,
worthy,
trustworthy,
meritorious,
praiseworthy,
commendable,
admirable,
laudable,
pure,
pure as the driven snow,
whiter than white,
sinless,
saintly,
saintlike,
godly,
angelic,
squeaky clean,
• giving pleasure; enjoyable or satisfying.
• "the streets fill up with people looking for a good time"
Similar:
enjoyable,
pleasant,
agreeable,
pleasing,
pleasurable,
delightful,
great,
nice,
lovely,
amusing,
diverting,
jolly,
merry,
lively,
festive,
cheerful,
convivial,
congenial,
sociable,
super,
fantastic,
fabulous,
fab,
terrific,
glorious,
grand,
magic,
out of this world,
cool,
brilliant,
brill,
smashing,
peachy,
neat,
ducky,
beaut,
bonzer,
capital,
wizard,
corking,
spiffing,
ripping,
top-hole,
topping,
champion,
beezer,
swell,
frabjous,
• thorough.
• "now is the time to have a really good clear-up"
• valid.
• "the ticket is good for travel from May to September"
• used in conjunction with the name of God or a related expression as an exclamation of extreme surprise or anger.
• "good heavens!"
Origin:
Old English gōd, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch goed and German gut .
well
adverb
• in a good or satisfactory way.
• "the whole team played well"
Similar:
skilfully,
with skill,
ably,
competently,
proficiently,
adeptly,
adroitly,
deftly,
dexterously,
effectively,
expertly,
with expertise,
admirably,
excellently,
consummately,
professionally,
• in a thorough manner.
• "add the mustard and lemon juice and mix well"
Similar:
thoroughly,
completely,
efficiently,
rigorously,
effectively,
conscientiously,
industriously,
carefully,
closely,
attentively,
in depth,
exhaustively,
from top to bottom,
minutely,
in detail,
meticulously,
scrupulously,
assiduously,
painstakingly,
methodically,
comprehensively,
fully,
to the fullest extent,
intensively,
extensively,
• very probably; in all likelihood.
• "being short of breath may well be the first sign of asthma"
well
adjective
• in good health; free or recovered from illness.
• "I don't feel very well"
Similar:
healthy,
in good health,
all right,
fine,
fit,
fighting fit,
as fit as a fiddle,
as fit as a flea,
robust,
strong,
vigorous,
blooming,
thriving,
bursting with health,
in rude health,
hale,
hale and hearty,
hearty,
in good shape,
in excellent shape,
in good condition,
in tip-top condition,
in good trim,
in fine fettle,
sound,
sound in body and limb,
in the pink,
up to snuff,
• sensible; advisable.
• "it would be well to know just what this suggestion entails"
Similar:
advisable,
sensible,
prudent,
politic,
commonsensical,
wise,
canny,
judicious,
shrewd,
expedient,
provident,
recommended,
advantageous,
beneficial,
profitable,
gainful,
desirable,
a good idea,
Origin:
Old English wel(l), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch wel and German wohl ; probably also to the verb will1. Vowel lengthening in Middle English gave rise to the current Scots form weel.
