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BESTING Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word besting. (exact relations)
There are 17 hypernyms of the word besting. (close relations)
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overtaking
verb, nounv, n
noun

• going by something that is moving in order to get in front of it

surpassing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• exceeding or surpassing usual limits especially in excellence

• far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree

excelling
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• distinguish oneself

outdoing
verbv
verb

• be or do something to a greater degree

• get the better of

outperforming
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• be or do something to a greater degree

outshining
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• shine brighter than

• attract more attention and praise than others

overshadowing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
verb

• be greater in significance than

• make appear small by comparison

• cast a shadow upon

better
adjectiveadj
adjective

• (comparative of `good') superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

• (comparative of `good') changed for the better in health or fitness

noun

• something superior in quality or condition or effect

• someone who bets

• a superior person having claim to precedence

• the superior one of two alternatives

adverb

• comparative of `well'; in a better or more excellent manner or more advantageously or attractively or to a greater degree etc.

• from a position of superiority or authority

adjective satellite

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

• more than half

verb

• surpass in excellence

• to make better

• get better

outdo
verbv
verb

• be or do something to a greater degree

• get the better of

outflank
verbv
verb

• go around the flank of (an opposing army)

• get the better of

scoop
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the quantity a scoop will hold

• a hollow concave shape made by removing something

• a news report that is reported first by one news organization

• street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate

• the shovel or bucket of a dredge or backhoe

• a large ladle

verb

• take out or up with or as if with a scoop

• get the better of

topper
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a worker who makes or adds the top to something

• a worker who cuts tops off (of trees or vegetables etc.)

• the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others

• an exceedingly good witticism that surpasses all that have gone before

• a woman's short coat

• a man's hat with a tall crown; usually covered with silk or with beaver fur

trump
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a playing card in the suit that has been declared trumps

• (card games) the suit that has been declared to rank above all other suits for the duration of the hand

• a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves

verb

• produce a sound as if from a trumpet

• get the better of

• play a trump

• proclaim or announce with or as if with a fanfare

c. h. best
noun

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

charles herbert best
nounn
noun

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

Best Hypernyms For BESTING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for besting, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (16)
attempt beat crush effort endeavor endeavour individual mortal person shell somebody someone soul trounce try vanquish
Phrases (1)
beat out

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