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That was your best try today.
What does Best mean?
Best means better than all the others.
Dictionary definition
The most good, helpful, skillful, or successful among choices.
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Best in a sentence
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Pick the best tool for the job.
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The best solution is safe, clear, and fair.
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What does best mean?
Best means better than all the others.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to best?
Greatest is closest because it connects to this meaning: Best means better than all the others.
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Which word or phrase is a useful contrast to best?
Worst is a useful contrast because best means: Best means better than all the others.
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Partadjective, adverb.
MeaningBest means better than all the others.
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Synonyms
Words like Best
greatestThe top choice in a group.
topHighest-ranked or most successful.
Antonyms
Opposite words
worstLeast good.
lowestAt the bottom in quality or rank.
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Best means better than all the others.
Common mix-up
Best depends on the reason. The best snack for taste may not be the best snack for health.
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Read this model sentence: Pick the best tool for the job. Clue words: pick, tool, job. Underline clue words that show why best fits instead of worst. Now write one new sentence that shows best without using the word best. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show best?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Pick the best tool for the job." Why does best fit better than worst?
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