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shell vs best

best vs shell

shell and best both are nouns.

shell is not an adjective while best is an adjective.

shell and best both are verbs.

shell is not an adverb while best is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shell Yes No Yes No
best Yes Yes Yes Yes
As verbs, best is a hyponym of shell; that is, best is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than shell:
  • shell: come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
  • best: get the better of
Other hyponyms of shell include outpoint, outscore, walk over, eliminate, mop up, pip, rack up, whip, worst, whomp, get the best, have the best, overcome, rout, spread-eagle, spreadeagle, get the jump, cheat, chicane, chouse, jockey, screw, shaft, exceed, outdo, outgo, outmatch, outperform, outstrip, surmount, surpass, get over, master, overcome, subdue, surmount, outdo, outflank, scoop, trump, outfight, overmaster, overpower, overwhelm, checkmate, mate, immobilise, immobilize, outplay, bat, clobber, cream, drub, lick, thrash.
shell (noun) best (noun)
the hard largely calcareous covering of a mollusc or a brachiopod the supreme effort one can make
hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners)
the housing or outer covering of something
a very light narrow racing boat
a rigid covering that envelops an object
the exterior covering of a bird's egg
the hard usually fibrous outer layer of some fruits especially nuts
the material that forms the hard outer covering of many animals
shell (adjective) best (adjective)
(superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities
(comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable
shell (verb) best (verb)
remove from its shell or outer covering get the better of
remove the husks from
use explosives on
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
hit the pitches of hard and regularly
look for and collect shells by the seashore
fall out of the pod or husk
create by using explosives
shell (adverb) best (adverb)
it would be sensible
in a most excellent way or manner
from a position of superiority or authority
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