the best
Supreme above all
The best is the superlative—whatever surpasses all others in quality, skill, or desirability: She's the best in her field.
It functions as both noun and adverb: I did my best, Which route works best?
Common phrases include at best (in the most favorable interpretation), make the best of it (accept and optimize a situation), and all the best (a farewell wish).
The best of something means its finest examples: the best of times.
- excellenceOutstanding quality or merit
- preeminenceSuperior status above others
- perfectionAbsence of any fault
- top of the lineHighest quality offered
- successFavorable outcome attained
pinnacle · ranking · superlative · superiority · head and shoulders · a cut above · distinction · mastery · gold standard · cream of the crop · pick of the litter · benchmark · victory · crème de la crème · top notch · virtuosity · nonpareil · accomplishment
the bestthe worst
Most inferior possible
worst · the bottom · the pits · rock bottom · dead last
the bestdead last
Finishing behind all others
last place · second place · third · second
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