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There are 60 synonyms of the word best. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word best. (close relations)
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excellent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• very good; of the highest quality

exceptional
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree

• surpassing what is common or usual or expected

• deviating widely from a norm of physical or mental ability; used especially of children below normal in intelligence

first-class
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective satellite

• very good; of the highest quality

greatest
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• highest in quality

outstanding
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• distinguished from others in excellence

• having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

• owed as a debt

• of major significance or importance

peerless
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• eminent beyond or above comparison

premier
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• the person who holds the position of head of the government in the United Kingdom

• the person who is head of government (in several countries)

adjective satellite

• first in rank or degree

• preceding all others in time

verb

• be performed for the first time

• perform a work for the first time

prime
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective

• of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers

noun

• a natural number that has exactly two distinct natural number divisors: 1 and itself

• the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

• the second canonical hour; about 6 a.m.

• the time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest

adjective satellite

• first in rank or degree

• used of the first or originating agent

• of superior grade

• being at the best stage of development

verb

• insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing

• cover with a primer; apply a primer to

• fill with priming liquid

quality
nounn
noun

• an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

• a degree or grade of excellence or worth

• a characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something

• (music) the distinctive property of a complex sound (a voice or noise or musical sound)

• high social status

adjective satellite

• of superior grade

• of high social status

superb
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• of surpassing excellence

• surpassingly good

superior
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of high or superior quality or performance

• of or characteristic of high rank or importance

• written or printed above and to one side of another character

• having an orbit farther from the sun than the Earth's orbit

noun

• the largest freshwater lake in the world; the deepest of the Great Lakes

• one of greater rank or station or quality

• a town in northwest Wisconsin on Lake Superior across from Duluth

• the head of a religious community

• a combatant who is able to defeat rivals

• a character or symbol set or printed or written above and immediately to one side of another character

adjective satellite

• (sometimes followed by `to') not subject to or influenced by

• having a higher rank

• (often followed by `to') above being affected or influenced by

superlative
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• an exaggerated expression (usually of praise)

• the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

• the superlative form of an adjective or adverb

adjective satellite

• highest in quality

top
verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n
adjective

• situated at the top or highest position

noun

• the upper part of anything

• the highest or uppermost side of anything

• the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)

• the first half of an inning; while the visiting team is at bat

• the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

• the greatest possible intensity

• platform surrounding the head of a lower mast

• a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin

• covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)

• a garment (especially for women) that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hips

• a canvas tent to house the audience at a circus performance

verb

• be superior or better than some standard

• pass by, over, or under without making contact

• be at the top of or constitute the top or highest point

• be ahead of others; be the first

• provide with a top or finish the top (of a structure)

• reach or ascend the top of

• strike (the top part of a ball in golf, baseball, or pool) giving it a forward spin

• cut the top off

• be the culminating event

• finish up or conclude

top-notch
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• of the highest quality

unbeatable
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• hard to defeat

• incapable of being overcome or subdued

unparalleled
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• radically distinctive and without equal

unrivaled
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• eminent beyond or above comparison

finest
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of textures that are smooth to the touch or substances consisting of relatively small particles

noun

• money extracted as a penalty

adverb

• an expression of agreement normally occurring at the beginning of a sentence

• in a delicate manner

adjective satellite

• being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

• minutely precise especially in differences in meaning

• thin in thickness or diameter

• characterized by elegance or refinement or accomplishment

• free from impurities; having a high or specified degree of purity

verb

• record a fine as a penalty in a police record

• impose a fine on

a1
noun

• Paper size, 594 x 841 mm.

well
adverbadv
adjective

• in good health especially after having suffered illness or injury

noun

• a deep hole or shaft dug or drilled to obtain water or oil or gas or brine

• a cavity or vessel used to contain liquid

• an abundant source

• an open shaft through the floors of a building (as for a stairway)

• an enclosed compartment in a ship or plane for holding something as e.g. fish or a plane's landing gear or for protecting something as e.g. a ship's pumps

adverb

• (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')

• thoroughly or completely; fully; often used as a combining form

• indicating high probability; in all likelihood

• (used for emphasis or as an intensifier) entirely or fully

• to a suitable or appropriate extent or degree

• favorably; with approval

• to a great extent or degree

• with great or especially intimate knowledge

• with prudence or propriety

• with skill or in a pleasing manner

• in a manner affording benefit or advantage

• in financial comfort

• without unusual distress or resentment; with good humor

adjective satellite

• resulting favorably

• wise or advantageous and hence advisable

verb

• come up, as of a liquid

Best Hypernyms For BEST

Here is a list of related hypernyms for best, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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