Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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best | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
worst | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
best (noun) | worst (noun) |
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the supreme effort one can make | the weakest effort or poorest achievement one is capable of |
the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others | the greatest damage or wickedness of which one is capable |
the least favorable outcome |
best (adjective) | worst (adjective) |
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(superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities | (superlative of `bad') most wanting in quality or value or condition |
(comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable |
best (verb) | worst (verb) |
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get the better of | defeat thoroughly |
best (adverb) | worst (adverb) |
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it would be sensible | to the highest degree of inferiority or badness |
in a most excellent way or manner | |
from a position of superiority or authority |