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