bests
Pronunciation: [bɛsts]
Word
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?
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