BESTER - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Adjective

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

Example: the best film of the year; the best solution; the best time for planting; wore his best suit

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

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

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Noun

the supreme effort one can make

Example: they did their best

Meaning 4

Part of speech: Noun

the person who is most outstanding or excellent

Example: someone who tops all others; he could beat the best of them

Meaning 5

Part of speech: Adverb

it would be sensible

Example: you'd best stay at home

Meaning 6

Part of speech: Adverb

in a most excellent way or manner

Example: he played best after a couple of martinis

Meaning 7

Part of speech: Adverb

from a position of superiority or authority

Example: father knows best; I know better.

Meaning 8

Part of speech: Verb

get the better of

Example: the goal was to best the competition