best

NOUNADJECTIVEADVERBVERB /bɛst/
4 LETTERS · 1 SYLLABLE · STARTS WITH B

best is a valid 4-letter word worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words with Friends.

SCRABBLE WORDS WITH FRIENDS
B3E1S1T1
3 + 1 + 1 + 1 =6 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 12TRIPLE WORD → 18
MEANING

What does best mean?

NOUN · 3 SENSES
1

Canadian physiologist (born in the United States) who assisted F. G. Banting in research leading to the discovery of insulin (1899-1978).

2

The person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others.

“he could beat the best of them”

SYNONYMS
3

The supreme effort one can make.

“they did their best”

ANTONYMS
ADJECTIVE · 2 SENSES
1

(comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable.

“the White House thought it best not to respond”

SYNONYMS
SIMILAR
2

(superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities.

“the best film of the year”

“the best solution”

ANTONYMS
ADVERB · 1 SENSE
1

From a position of superiority or authority.

“father knows best”

SYNONYMS
VERB · 1 SENSE
1

Get the better of.

“the goal was to best the competition”

AT THE BOARD

Anagrams of best

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