best vs attempt

attempt vs best

best and attempt both are nouns.

best is an adjective but attempt is not an adjective.

best and attempt both are verbs.

best is an adverb but attempt is not an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
best	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
attempt	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, attempt is a hypernym of best; that is, attempt is a word with a broader meaning than best:

best: the supreme effort one can make
attempt: earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

Other hypernyms of best include effort, endeavor, endeavour, try.

best (noun)	attempt (noun)
the supreme effort one can make	earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others	the act of attacking

best (adjective)	attempt (adjective)
(superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities
(comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable

best (verb)	attempt (verb)
get the better of	enter upon an activity or enterprise
	make an effort or attempt

best (adverb)	attempt (adverb)
it would be sensible
in a most excellent way or manner
from a position of superiority or authority

Difference between best and attempt

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