bested
ˈbɛstɪd
Définition

Définition de bested - Dictionnaire anglais Reverso

Adjectif

competitionhaving been surpassed or defeated
  • The team felt bested after the final match.
  • Feeling bested, she congratulated her opponent with grace.
  • The bested champion vowed to return stronger next year.
defeated outdone surpassed

Origine de bested

Old English, best (to surpass)

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competition
not able to be defeated or bested

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  1. Français:battu, ...
  2. Allemand:geschlagen, ...
  3. Italien:sconfitto, ...
  4. Espagnol:superado, ...
  5. Portugais:derrotado, ...
  6. Chinois:被打败的, ...
  7. Japonais:打ち負かされた, ...
  8. Arabe:مَهْزُوم, ...
  9. Hébreu:מוּבָס, ...
  10. Russe:побеждённый, ...
  11. Ukrainien:переможений, ...
  12. Hindi:पराजित, ...
best
bɛst

Définition de best - Dictionnaire anglais Reverso

Adjectif

1.
excellencemost excellent of a particular group
  • She is the best student in the class.
finest superlative
2.
suitabilitymost suitable or desirable option
  • This is the best route to take.
finest ideal optimal

Nom

1.
excellencethe most excellent person or thing
  • She is the best in her class.
finest peak
2.
evaluationthe most favorable outcome possible
  • Winning the award was the best we could hope for.
optimum peak pinnacle
3.
effortthe greatest effort one can make
  • He gave his best in the competition.
maximum utmost

Adverbe

1.
degreein or to the greatest degree or extent
  • He likes chocolate ice cream best.
greatest maximum most
2.
most suitablein a way that is better than all others
  • She solved the problem best of all.
optimally
3.
adviceit would be sensible
  • You'd best leave early to avoid traffic.

Verbe

tr.
1.
competitionbeat in a contest or competition
  • He bested his rival in the final race.
defeat outdo
2.
skillsurpass in skill or achievement
  • She bested all her opponents in the chess tournament.
outdo outperform

Expressions avec best

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most reliable or advantageous choice
Investing in education is often your best bet for a secure future..
not happy or satisfied with something
He was not best pleased with the service at the restaurant.
had bestaux.v.
suggest acting in one's or everyone's best interest
We had best leave early to avoid traffic.
the utmost effort one can make
She did her level best to finish the project.
wish someone good luck or success
I hope you do well in your exam, all the best!
try as hard as possible to accomplish a task
He did his best to finish the project on time.

Origine de best

Old English, beste (best)

Exemples de best dans une phrase

  • He won the award for the best performance.
  • This is the best solution for our problem.
  • Choosing the best candidate is crucial for success.
  • Winning the award proved he was the best.
  • Her painting was judged the best at the exhibition.
  • Her performance was the best of the evening.

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  1. Français:meilleur, optimum, ...
  2. Allemand:beste, Beste, ...
  3. Italien:migliore, meglio, ...
  4. Espagnol:mejor, lo mejor, ...
  5. Portugais:melhor, topo, ...
  6. Chinois:最优秀的, 最佳, ...
  7. Japonais:一番優秀な, 一番, ...
  8. Arabe:الأَفْضَل, الأحسن, ...
  9. Hébreu:הַטּוֹב בְּיוֹתֵר, טוֹב בְּיוֹתֵר, ...
  10. Russe:лучший, лучшее, ...
  11. Ukrainien:найкращий, найдосконаліший, ...
  12. Hindi:सर्वश्रेष्ठ, श्रेष्ठता, ...

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