Definitions for best

The noun best has 3 senses? (first 2 from tagged texts)

(the supreme effort one can make; "they did their best")

(the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others; "he could beat the best of them")

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

The verb best has 1 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)

(get the better of; "the goal was to best the competition")

The adj best has 2 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)

((superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities; "the best film of the year"; "the best solution"; "the best time for planting"; "wore his best suit")

((comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable; "it would be better to speak to him"; "the White House thought it best not to respond")

The adj good has 21 senses? (first 14 from tagged texts)

(having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified; "good news from the hospital"; "a good report card"; "when she was good she was very very good"; "a good knife is one good for cutting"; "this stump will make a good picnic table"; "a good check"; "a good joke"; "a good exterior paint"; "a good secretary"; "a good dress for the office")

(having the normally expected amount; "gives full measure"; "gives good measure"; "a good mile from here")

(morally admirable)

(deserving of esteem and respect; "all respectable companies give guarantees"; "ruined the family's good name")

(promoting or enhancing well-being; "an arms limitation agreement beneficial to all countries"; "the beneficial effects of a temperate climate"; "the experience was good for her")

(agreeable or pleasing; "we all had a good time"; "good manners")

(of moral excellence; "a genuinely good person"; "a just cause"; "an upright and respectable man")

(having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude; "adept in handicrafts"; "an adept juggler"; "an expert job"; "a good mechanic"; "a practiced marksman"; "a proficient engineer"; "a lesser-known but no less skillful composer"; "the effect was achieved by skillful retouching")

(thorough; "had a good workout"; "gave the house a good cleaning")

(with or in a close or intimate relationship; "a good friend"; "my sisters and brothers are near and dear")

(financially sound; "a good investment"; "a secure investment")

(most suitable or right for a particular purpose; "a good time to plant tomatoes"; "the right time to act"; "the time is ripe for great sociological changes")

(resulting favorably; "it's a good thing that I wasn't there"; "it is good that you stayed"; "it is well that no one saw you"; "all's well that ends well")

(exerting force or influence; "the law is effective immediately"; "a warranty good for two years"; "the law is already in effect (or in force)")

(capable of pleasing; "good looks")

(appealing to the mind; "good music"; "a serious book")

(in excellent physical condition; "good teeth"; "I still have one good leg"; "a sound mind in a sound body")

(tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health; "beneficial effects of a balanced diet"; "a good night's sleep"; "the salutary influence of pure air")

(not forged; "a good dollar bill")

(not left to spoil; "the meat is still good")

(generally admired; "good taste")

The adv best has 3 senses? (first 2 from tagged texts)

(in a most excellent way or manner; "he played best after a couple of martinis")

(it would be sensible; "you'd best stay at home")

(from a position of superiority or authority; "father knows best"; "I know better.")

The adv well has 13 senses? (first 8 from tagged texts)

((often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well'); "the children behaved well"; "a task well done"; "the party went well"; "he slept well"; "a well-argued thesis"; "a well-seasoned dish"; "a well-planned party"; "the baby can walk pretty good")

(thoroughly or completely; fully; often used as a combining form; "The problem is well understood"; "she was well informed"; "shake well before using"; "in order to avoid food poisoning be sure the meat is well cooked"; "well-done beef", "well-satisfied customers"; "well-educated")

(indicating high probability; in all likelihood; "I might well do it"; "a mistake that could easily have ended in disaster"; "you may well need your umbrella"; "he could equally well be trying to deceive us")

((used for emphasis or as an intensifier) entirely or fully; "a book well worth reading"; "was well aware of the difficulties ahead"; "suspected only too well what might be going on")

(to a suitable or appropriate extent or degree; "the project was well underway"; "the fetus has well developed organs"; "his father was well pleased with his grades")

(favorably; with approval; "their neighbors spoke well of them"; "he thought well of the book")

(to a great extent or degree; "I'm afraid the film was well over budget"; "painting the room white made it seem considerably (or substantially) larger"; "the house has fallen considerably in value"; "the price went up substantially")

(with great or especially intimate knowledge; "we knew them well")

(with prudence or propriety; "You would do well to say nothing more"; "could not well refuse")

(with skill or in a pleasing manner; "she dances well"; "he writes well")

(in a manner affording benefit or advantage; "she married well"; "The children were settled advantageously in Seattle")

(in financial comfort; "They live well"; "she has been able to live comfortably since her husband died")

(without unusual distress or resentment; with good humor; "took the joke well"; "took the tragic news well")