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bests

Pronunciation: [bɛsts]

Word

Learn how to use bests in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “achievement”

(noun) the very best things or people in a certain category. When we talk about 'bests', we mean the top performers, like the best books, songs, or sports players.

Example

Her latest book is one of the bests this year according to the critics.

Example

That movie was not one of the bests; it didn't do well at the box office.

Example

Which songs are considered the bests of the decade?

Context: “competition”

(verb) to perform better than everyone else. If you best someone in a game, it means you won against them.

Example

She always manages to best her opponents in the chess tournament.

Example

Despite his efforts, he couldn't best his friend this time.

Example

Have you ever bested anyone in a race?

How to pronounce bests

Pronunciation: [bɛsts]

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