best
Definitions
Noun
- The supreme effort one can make
- The person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others
- Canadian physiologist (born in the united states) who assisted f. g. banting in research leading to the discovery of insulin (1899-1978)
Adjective
- (superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities
- Having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
- Morally admirable
Verb
- Get the better of
Adverb
- In a most excellent way or manner
- It would be sensible
- From a position of superiority or authority
- (often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well')
- Thoroughly or completely; fully; often used as a combining form; ; ; ; ; ,
- Indicating high probability; in all likelihood
- (used for emphasis or as an intensifier) entirely or fully
- To a suitable or appropriate extent or degree
- Favorably; with approval
- To a great extent or degree
- With great or especially intimate knowledge
- With prudence or propriety
- With skill or in a pleasing manner
- In a manner affording benefit or advantage
- In financial comfort
- Without unusual distress or resentment; with good humor
Fragment
Sounds Like
Spelled Like
Words That Follow
Words That Precede
Statistically Associated
Consonant Match
As a Fragment
Words that contain the term "best".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | best | 1 | 351 |
| 2 | bestowed | 2 | 7 |
| 3 | bestow | 2 | 2 |
| 4 | bestseller | 3 | 2 |
| 5 | asbestos | 3 | 1 |
| 6 | best's | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | bested | 2 | 1 |
| 8 | bester | 2 | 1 |
| 9 | bestial | 2 | 1 |
| 10 | bestselling | 3 | 1 |
| 11 | asbestec | 3 | 0 |
| 12 | asbestosis | 4 | 0 |
| 13 | best-western | 3 | 0 |
| 14 | beste | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | bestiality | 4 | 0 |
| 16 | besting | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | bestowing | 3 | 0 |
| 18 | bestows | 2 | 0 |
| 19 | bestrode | 2 | 0 |
| 20 | bestsellers | 3 | 0 |
| 21 | bestul | 2 | 0 |
| 22 | bestwick | 2 | 0 |
| 23 | combest | 2 | 0 |
| 24 | dumbest | 2 | 0 |
| 25 | sebesta | 3 | 0 |
Sounds Like
Words that sound like the term "best".
Spelled Like
Words that are spelled similarly to the term "best".
Words That Follow
Words that often follow the term "best" in a sentence.
Words That Precede
Words that often precede the term "best" in a sentence.
Statistically Associated
Words that are statistically associated with "best" in the same piece of text.
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | work | 1 | 2 |
| 2 | entry | 2 | 2 |
| 3 | perhaps | 2 | 2 |
| 4 | wright | 1 | 2 |
| 5 | tell | 1 | 2 |
| 6 | make | 1 | 2 |
| 7 | species | 2 | 2 |
| 8 | found | 1 | 2 |
| 9 | title | 2 | 2 |
| 10 | america's | 4 | 2 |
| 11 | duke | 1 | 2 |
| 12 | won | 1 | 2 |
| 13 | eighth | 1 | 2 |
| 14 | voted | 2 | 2 |
| 15 | arguably | 4 | 2 |
| 16 | navy's | 2 | 2 |
| 17 | drew | 1 | 2 |
| 18 | appears | 2 | 2 |
| 19 | among | 2 | 2 |
| 20 | called | 1 | 2 |
| 21 | beliefs | 2 | 2 |
| 22 | history | 3 | 2 |
| 23 | taking | 2 | 2 |
| 24 | keeping | 2 | 2 |
| 25 | shall | 1 | 2 |
| 26 | would | 1 | 2 |
| 27 | folded | 2 | 2 |
| 28 | plays | 1 | 2 |
| 29 | player's | 2 | 2 |
| 30 | determining | 4 | 2 |
| 31 | house | 1 | 2 |
| 32 | rank | 1 | 2 |
Consonant Match
Words that contain the same consonants as the term "best".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | bust | 1 | 7 |
| 2 | bast | 1 | 1 |
| 3 | best's | 1 | 1 |
| 4 | best-western | 3 | 0 |
| 5 | bost | 1 | 0 |
Results:
Term
Definitions: 23
Fragments: 25
Sound Alikes: 15
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 8
Words that Precede: 5
Statistically Associated: 32
Consonant Matches: 5
Freq: The frequency is a relative score of how often the word appears in standard English text.
This Word in the News:
Sean Penn Wins Best Supporting Actor for ‘One Battle After Another’ but Skips Oscars
Mar 16, 2026 The New York Times
Mar 16, 2026 The New York Times
Jessie Buckley becomes first Irish winner of best actress Oscar for Hamnet
Mar 16, 2026 The Guardian
Mar 16, 2026 The Guardian

