Best - English meaning

adverb

Skilfully; competently.

Usage examples:

Steven has summed up our concerns very ably

suffix

Forming adverbs corresponding to adjectives ending in -able (such as suitably corresponding to suitable ).

adverb

Skilfully

Usage examples:

He performs his duties very ably.

adjective

Able to be agreed on; suitable.

Usage examples:

The electoral arrangements must be acceptable to the people

adjective

Satisfactory and able to be agreed to or approved of

Usage examples:

Clearly we need to come to an arrangement that is acceptable to both parties., so what is an accept…

adjective

Just good enough, but not very good

Usage examples:

Her performance was acceptable, but not stunning.

adverb

In a skilful way that shows natural ability

Usage examples:

King and his staff managed the negotiations adeptly., he adeptly turned the question around to me.

adjective

Satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity.

Usage examples:

This office is perfectly adequate for my needs

adjective

Enough or satisfactory for a particular purpose

Usage examples:

He didn’t have adequate time to prepare for the exam., we must re-examine the adequacy of our curre…

adjective

Enough or good enough for a particular purpose

Usage examples:

Staff did not receive adequate training., adequate to do sth our laws must be adequate to protect o…

adverb

In a way that arouses or deserves respect and approval.

Usage examples:

He behaved himself admirably

adverb

Very well, or in a way that is admirable (= deserving respect or approval)

Usage examples:

I think she coped admirably with a very difficult situation., as a set of instructions, it is admir…

adverb

In a clever or skilful way.

Usage examples:

He managed the evacuation adroitly

adverb

In a way that is very skilful, and quick in thinking or movement

Usage examples:

She adroitly avoided the question., he adroitly slipped the money into his pocket.

adjective

Involving or creating favourable circumstances that increase the chances of success or effectiveness; beneficial.

Usage examples:

The scheme is advantageous to your company

adjective

Giving advantages or helping to make you more successful

Usage examples:

Advantageous interest rates, the lower tax rate is particularly advantageous to poorer families.

adjective

(of a course of action) to be recommended; sensible.

Usage examples:

It is advisable to carry one of the major credit cards

adjective

If something is advisable, it will avoid problems if you do it

Usage examples:

[ + to infinitive ] it's advisable to book seats at least a week in advance., a certain amount of c…

adjective

Quite enjoyable and pleasurable; pleasant.

Usage examples:

A cheerful and agreeable companion

adjective

Pleasant; pleasing

Usage examples:

She has an agreeable personality., we prefer to reach a solution agreeable to all interested partie…

adjective

Pleasant or pleasing

Usage examples:

We spent a most agreeable evening by the river.

adjective

Causing laughter and providing entertainment.

Usage examples:

Such a likeable, amusing man!

verb

Cause (someone) to find something funny.

Usage examples:

He made faces to amuse her

adjective

Entertaining and funny

Usage examples:

An amusing story/person/situation

phrase

In very good health.

Usage examples:

What keeps him youthful, healthy and fit as a fiddle?

idiom

To be very healthy and strong

Usage examples:

My grandmother's 89, but she's as fit as a fiddle.

idiom

To be very healthy and strong

Usage examples:

My grandmother's 89, but she's as fit as a fiddle.

adverb

While paying close attention.

Usage examples:

Throughout our discussion he listened attentively

adverb

In a way that is attentive (= listening carefully or giving careful attention)

Usage examples:

The children sat listening attentively to the story., these developments are being watched attentiv…

verb

Strike (a person or an animal) repeatedly and violently so as to hurt or injure them, typically with an implement such as a club or whip.

Usage examples:

If we were caught we were beaten

noun

A main accent or rhythmic unit in music or poetry.

Usage examples:

The glissando begins on the second beat

adjective

Short for beatnik.

adjective

Resulting in good; favourable or advantageous.

Usage examples:

The beneficial effect on the economy

adjective

Tending to help; having a good effect

Usage examples:

Moderate exercise is really beneficial.

adjective

Helpful, useful, or good

Usage examples:

The improvement in sales figures had a beneficial effect/influence on the company as a whole., a st…

adjective

Innocent of wrongdoing.

Usage examples:

He led a blameless life

adjective

Not responsible for anything bad

Usage examples:

In this situation, no one is completely blameless.

adjective

Used to express annoyance or for emphasis.

Usage examples:

I didn't learn a blooming thing

verb

Produce flowers; be in flower.

Usage examples:

A chalk pit where cowslips bloomed

verb

Make (iron, steel, etc.) into a bloom.

adjective

Having or showing shrewdness and good judgement, especially in money or business matters.

Usage examples:

Canny investors will switch banks if they think they are getting a raw deal

adjective

Intelligent and careful

Usage examples:

He is a canny investor.

adjective

Thinking quickly and cleverly, especially in business or financial matters

Usage examples:

These salesmen are a canny lot.

adverb

In a way that deliberately avoids harm or errors; cautiously.

Usage examples:

They must be carefully handled and stored

adverb

With great attention, esp. to detail or safety

Usage examples:

She carefully embroidered the pillow., drive carefully – it’s raining.

adverb

With great attention

Usage examples:

She carefully folded the letter and put it in her pocket., drive carefully on those icy roads.

adverb

Used to emphasize the speaker's belief that what is said is true.

Usage examples:

The prestigious address certainly adds to the firm's appeal

adverb

When said in answer to a question asking for help, certainly means yes

Usage examples:

"can you give me a hand?" "certainly."

adverb

Used to reply completely or to emphasize something and show that there is no doubt about it

Usage examples:

She certainly had a friend called mark, but i don't know whether he was her boyfriend., "this is ra…

adjective

Noticeably happy and optimistic.

Usage examples:

How can she be so cheerful at six o'clock in the morning?

adjective

Happy and positive in feeling or attitude

Usage examples:

A cheerful face/spirit, he was a cheerful man with a kind word for everybody., the guest bedroom wa…

adjective

Happy and positive

Usage examples:

He's usually fairly cheerful., you're in a cheerful mood this morning., she manages to stay cheerfu…

noun

A leader or ruler of a people or clan.

Usage examples:

The chief of the village

adjective

Most important.

Usage examples:

The chief reason for the spending cuts

adjective

Most important

Usage examples:

Their chief objection to the appointment was that she had no judicial experience., the chief econom…

noun

An act of choosing between two or more possibilities.

Usage examples:

The choice between good and evil

adjective

(especially of food) of very good quality.

Usage examples:

He picked some choice early plums

noun

An act of choosing; a decision

Usage examples:

[ c ] a difficult/easy choice, [ c ] when you’re trying to cut the budget deficit, you’ve got to ma…

adjective

(especially of food) of very good quality.

Usage examples:

He picked some choice early plums

noun

An act of choosing between two or more possibilities.

Usage examples:

The choice between good and evil

noun

An act or the possibility of choosing

Usage examples:

If the product doesn't work, you are given the choice of a refund or a replacement., make a choice …

adjective

Free from dirt, marks, or stains.

Usage examples:

The room was spotlessly clean

adverb

So as to be free from dirt, marks, or unwanted matter.

Usage examples:

The room had been washed clean

verb

Make clean; remove dirt, marks, or stains from.

Usage examples:

Clean your teeth properly after meals

adverb

With little or no space or time in between.

Usage examples:

Closely spaced homes

adverb

While giving your full attention to something so that you notice its details

Usage examples:

We watched her closely to make sure her fever did not go up again., economists closely follow auto …

adverb

In a way that is directly connected or has a strong relationship

Usage examples:

Closely related english and german are closely related., closely associated both politicians have b…

adjective

Showing common sense (= the basic level of practical knowledge and judgment that we all need to help us live in a reasonable and safe way)

Usage examples:

He described the report as "rigorous and commonsensical"., the idea that a child's intelligence mig…

adjective

Having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.

Usage examples:

A highly competent surgeon

adjective

Having the skills or knowledge to do something well enough to meet a basic standard

Usage examples:

[ + to infinitive ] all we want is someone competent to manage the staff., [ + to infinitive ] the …

adjective

Able to do something well

Usage examples:

A competent sales manager should have known exactly what to do in that situation., operators must b…

adverb

In an efficient and capable way.

Usage examples:

One of the most competently directed comedies in recent years

adverb

In a way that shows the ability to do something well

Usage examples:

I thought she played the role very competently., he failed to represent his clients competently.

adverb

Totally; utterly.

Usage examples:

The fire completely destroyed the building

adverb

In every way or as much as possible

Usage examples:

I agree with you completely., she's completely mad., he'd completely changed - i didn't recognize h…

adverb

It is conceivable or imaginable that.

Usage examples:

It may conceivably cause liver disease

adverb

Possibly

Usage examples:

She could conceivably have already left., conceivably, some brain cells could be damaged during thi…

adjective

(of a person) pleasing or liked on account of having qualities or interests that are similar to one's own.

Usage examples:

His need for some congenial company

adjective

Pleasant and friendly; producing a feeling of comfort or satisfaction

Usage examples:

We spent a relaxed evening with congenial friends.

adjective

Friendly and pleasant

Usage examples:

Congenial company/surroundings

verb

Overcome and take control of (a place or people) by military force.

Usage examples:

He conquered cyprus

verb

To defeat an enemy, or to take control or possession of a foreign land

Usage examples:

I felt like i had conquered the world., students have to conquer their initial shyness., the conque…

verb

To take control or possession of foreign land, or a group of people, by force, or to defeat someone in a game or competition

Usage examples:

The spanish conquered the new world in the 16th century., the english were conquered by the normans…

adverb

In a thorough and responsible way.

Usage examples:

He applied himself conscientiously to his profession

adverb

In a careful way that involves a lot of effort

Usage examples:

They did their job conscientiously., julia collected the notes she had been conscientiously making …

adverb

In a way that is perfect or complete

Usage examples:

I think she handled it consummately., the play is impressively directed and consummately acted., he…

adjective

(of an atmosphere or event) friendly, lively, and enjoyable.

Usage examples:

A convivial cocktail party

adjective

Pleasant and friendly in manner or attitude

Usage examples:

The talks ended on a convivial note.

adjective

Friendly and making you feel happy and welcome

Usage examples:

A convivial atmosphere/host

noun

The thick white or pale yellow fatty liquid which rises to the top when milk is left to stand and which can be eaten as an accompaniment to desserts or used as a cooking ingredient.

Usage examples:

Strawberries and cream

verb

Work (two or more ingredients, typically butter and sugar) together to form a creamy paste.

Usage examples:

You cream the butter first and then add the egg yolks

verb

Defeat (someone) heavily in a sporting contest.

Usage examples:

On paper, england should have creamed scotland

noun

The best people in a group or the best type of a particular thing

Usage examples:

She was hoping to attract the crème de la crème of the art world to her exhibition.

verb

Win a victory over (someone) in a battle or other contest; overcome or beat.

Usage examples:

Garibaldi defeated the neapolitan army

noun

An instance of defeating or being defeated.

Usage examples:

A 1–0 defeat by grimsby

verb

To oppose and cause someone to lose in a competition or war so that you can win

Usage examples:

Bill clinton defeated george bush for the presidency in 1992., [ u ] in the american civil war, the…

adverb

In a way that is neatly skilful and quick in movement.

Usage examples:

Her fingers moved deftly, quickly parting the grass

adverb

In a skilful, clever, or quick way

Usage examples:

He deftly caught the ball., she deftly avoided answering his question.

adjective

Causing delight; charming.

Usage examples:

A delightful secluded garden

adjective

Full of pleasure

Usage examples:

We spent a delightful weekend in maine.

adjective

Very pleasant, attractive, or enjoyable

Usage examples:

Our new neighbours are delightful., thank you for a delightful evening.

adjective

Wished for as being an attractive, useful, or necessary course of action.

Usage examples:

It is desirable to check that nothing has been forgotten

noun

A desirable person or thing.

Usage examples:

The store sells various desirables

adjective

Worth wanting or having

Usage examples:

Good pay and interesting work make this a very desirable job., the new store is in a highly desirab…

adverb

In a way that shows the ability to perform a difficult action quickly and skilfully with the hands, or the ability to think quickly and effectively

Usage examples:

Her right thumb texted dexterously on her mobile phone., foreign office officials dexterously negot…

adjective

Entertaining or amusing.

Usage examples:

Fans of these actors will find this book a diverting read

verb

Cause (someone or something) to change course or turn from one direction to another.

Usage examples:

A scheme to divert water from the river to irrigate agricultural land

adjective

Entertaining and enjoyable

Usage examples:

Her book is highly diverting and full of interesting facts., the first episode in this diverting ne…

adverb

In such a manner as to achieve a desired result.

Usage examples:

Make sure that resources are used effectively

adverb

In a way that is successful and produces the intended results

Usage examples:

Though barely winning election, he governed effectively and was reelected., if she loses this match…

adverb

In a way that successfully achieves the result that you want

Usage examples:

Staff must be given enough training and development to be able to do their jobs effectively., whoev…

adverb

In a way that achieves maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.

Usage examples:

It is essential to make sure businesses operate efficiently to maximize profits

adverb

Working or operating in an organized, quick, and effective way

Usage examples:

She runs the business very efficiently., we take consumer complaints very seriously and resolve the…

noun

A select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of a group or society.

Usage examples:

The elite of britain's armed forces

noun

Those people or organizations that are considered the best or most powerful compared to others of a similar type

Usage examples:

Elite female athletes

noun

The richest, most powerful, best educated, or best trained people in a particular group or society

Usage examples:

The corporate/financial/media elite

adjective

(of an activity or occasion) giving delight or pleasure.

Usage examples:

They had an enjoyable afternoon

adjective

Making you feel happy

Usage examples:

The kids had an enjoyable time at the movies.

adjective

An enjoyable event or experience gives you pleasure

Usage examples:

A very enjoyable game/movie, thank you for a most enjoyable evening.

adjective

Relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these.

Usage examples:

Ethical issues in nursing

adjective

Morally right

Usage examples:

Ethical behaviour/conduct the awards recognize companies, individuals, and nonprofit organizations …

adjective

Relating to beliefs about what is morally right and wrong

Usage examples:

Ethical and legal issues, the ethical dilemmas surrounding genetic research

adjective

Extremely good; outstanding.

Usage examples:

The lorry was in excellent condition

exclamation

Used to indicate approval or pleasure.

Usage examples:

‘what a lovely idea! excellent!’

adjective

Extremely good

Usage examples:

The car is in excellent condition., the school is known for its excellence.

adverb

In an extremely good or outstanding way.

Usage examples:

All the actors performed excellently

adverb

Extremely well

Usage examples:

The children behaved excellently and should be very proud of themselves., i slept excellently after…

adjective

Serving as a desirable model; very good.

Usage examples:

Exemplary behaviour

adjective

Extremely good of its type, so that it might serve as a model for others

Usage examples:

He saw action in the marines, and his performance was exemplary.

adjective

Very good and suitable to be copied by other people

Usage examples:

His tact was exemplary, especially considering the circumstances., we expect exemplary conduct from…

adverb

In a way that includes or considers all elements or aspects; comprehensively.

Usage examples:

The book is a scholarly study, exhaustively researched

adverb

In a way that is complete and includes everything

Usage examples:

The survey was exhaustively documented., an exhaustively researched article

adjective

(of an action) convenient and practical although possibly improper or immoral.

Usage examples:

Either side could break the agreement if it were expedient to do so

noun

A means of attaining an end, especially one that is convenient but possibly improper or immoral.

Usage examples:

The current policy is a political expedient

adjective

Helpful or useful in a particular situation, and without considering any moral question that might influence your decision

Usage examples:

We thought it expedient not to pay the builder until he finished the work., political expediency

adverb

In a highly skilful or knowledgeable manner.

Usage examples:

Dylan sings and dances expertly

adverb

With great skill

Usage examples:

He carved the meat expertly., a summer outdoor concert is a fun event as well as a chance to hear b…

adjective

Fabulous; wonderful.

Usage examples:

I admired the fab photography

noun

A microchip manufacturing plant.

Usage examples:

The process will reduce the environmental damage caused by chip fabs

verb

Produce (a microchip).

Usage examples:

The company is fabbing silicon supporting mimo today and will bring it to products in the near futu…

adjective

Extraordinary, especially extraordinarily large.

Usage examples:

Fabulous riches

adjective

Very good; wonderful

Usage examples:

This is a fabulous place!, fabulous profits

adjective

Very good; excellent

Usage examples:

Absolutely fabulous she looked absolutely fabulous in her dress., they've got a fabulous apartment …

adjective

Extraordinarily good or attractive.

Usage examples:

They did a fantastic job

adjective

Extremely good

Usage examples:

Look fantastic you look fantastic in that dress., we had a fantastic time., they won the tournament…

adjective

Strange and imaginary, or not reasonable

Usage examples:

He drew fantastic animals with two heads and large wings.

adjective

Relating to a festival, especially christmas.

Usage examples:

The festive season is fast approaching

adjective

Typical of a holiday when people are in a good humor and expect to have a good time

Usage examples:

Festive colored lights

adjective

Having or producing happy and enjoyable feelings suitable for a festival or other special occasion

Usage examples:

A festive mood/occasion, the hall looked very festive with its christmas tree.

adjective

Of very high quality; very good of its kind.

Usage examples:

This was a fine piece of film-making

noun

Very small particles found in mining, milling, etc.

Usage examples:

It raises dust, separating fines from aggregate.

adverb

In a satisfactory or pleasing manner; very well.

Usage examples:

‘and how's the job-hunting going?’ ‘oh, fine.’

adjective

Of very high quality; very good of its kind.

Usage examples:

This was a fine piece of film-making

noun

Very small particles found in mining, milling, etc.

Usage examples:

It raises dust, separating fines from aggregate.

adverb

In a satisfactory or pleasing manner; very well.

Usage examples:

‘and how's the job-hunting going?’ ‘oh, fine.’

Preceding all others in time or space or degree

ordinal number

Coming before all others in time or order; earliest; 1st.

Usage examples:

His first wife

ordinal number

Foremost in position, rank, or importance.

Usage examples:

The doctor's first duty is to respect this right

adjective

Of a suitable quality, standard, or type to meet the required purpose.

Usage examples:

The house was not fit for human habitation

verb

Be of the right shape and size for.

Usage examples:

Those jeans still fit me

noun

The particular way in which something, especially a garment or component, fits.

Usage examples:

The dress was a perfect fit

noun

The seed-bearing part of a plant, consisting of reproductive organs (stamens and carpels) that are typically surrounded by a brightly coloured corolla (petals) and a green calyx (sepals).

Usage examples:

The pistil and the stamen of the flowers are the specialized organs responsible for the reproductiv…

verb

(of a plant) produce flowers; bloom.

Usage examples:

Michaelmas daisies can flower as late as october

noun

The part of a plant that produces seeds, is often brightly colored, and sometimes has a pleasant smell, or a plant that produces this part

Usage examples:

Our shrubs flower in late summer.

adjective

Most prominent in rank, importance, or position.

Usage examples:

One of the foremost art collectors of his day

adverb

Before anything else in rank, importance, or position; in the first place.

Usage examples:

It was, foremost, the first unequivocal demonstration of the process

adjective

Best known or most important

Usage examples:

He was one of the foremost actors of his day.

idiom

Completely

Usage examples:

They cleaned the house from top to bottom.

adjective

Serving to increase wealth or resources; providing money or other benefit.

Usage examples:

He soon found gainful employment

adjective

Providing money or something else that is useful

Usage examples:

Gainful employment many graduates tell of months spent in search of gainful employment.

idiom

Win a victory over

phrase

Gain an advantage over or defeat (someone) by superior strength or ability.

Usage examples:

No one has ever got the better of her yet

idiom

To defeat someone

Usage examples:

She played well, but her opponent got the better of her.

adjective

Of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above average.

Usage examples:

The article was of great interest

noun

An important or distinguished person.

Usage examples:

The beatles, bob dylan, all the greats

adverb

Another term for literae humaniores.

adjective

Of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above average.

Usage examples:

The article was of great interest

noun

An important or distinguished person.

Usage examples:

The beatles, bob dylan, all the greats

adverb

Very well; excellently.

Usage examples:

We played awful, they played great

adjective

Having no guilt; innocent.

Usage examples:

People are forever criticizing the service, and i am not myself guiltless in this

adjective

Not responsible for doing something wrong or committing a crime

adjective

(of an old person) strong and healthy.

Usage examples:

He's only just sixty, very hale and hearty

verb

Drag or draw forcibly.

Usage examples:

He haled an old man out of the audience

adjective

(especially of old people) healthy and strong

Usage examples:

Her grandfather was hale and hearty, walking five miles each day before breakfast.

adjective

(especially of old people) healthy and strong

Usage examples:

Her grandfather was hale and hearty, walking five miles each day before breakfast.

pronoun

Used to refer to a man, boy, or male animal previously mentioned or easily identified.

Usage examples:

Everyone liked my father—he was the perfect gentleman

noun

A male; a man.

Usage examples:

Is that a he or a she?

abbreviation

High explosive.

adjective

In a good physical or mental condition; in good health.

Usage examples:

I feel fit and healthy

adjective

Having, showing, or encouraging good health

Usage examples:

As long as the baby is healthy, i don’t care if it’s a boy or a girl., she had a healthy attitude t…

adjective

Developing and making money

Usage examples:

A healthy business/industry/economy, sound macroeconomic and regulatory policies are essential to a…

adjective

Having moral standards that are above average

adverb

With a lot of hard work or effort

Usage examples:

Marco was working industriously at his desk., she spat on the brass doorknob and polished it indust…

adjective

Beyond criticism; faultless.

Usage examples:

His private life was irreproachable

adjective

Without fault and therefore impossible to criticize

Usage examples:

Her conduct throughout was irreproachable.

noun

→  crown jewel

adjective

Happy and cheerful.

Usage examples:

He was a jolly man full of jokes

verb

Encourage (someone) in a friendly way.

Usage examples:

He jollied people along

adverb

Very; extremely.

Usage examples:

He is jolly busy

adjective

Having, showing, or done with good judgement or sense.

Usage examples:

The judicious use of public investment

adverb

Having or showing good judgment in making decisions

Usage examples:

The law allows for the judicious use of force in some situations., spend your money a little more j…

adjective

Having or showing reason and good judgment in making decisions

Usage examples:

We should make judicious use of the resources available to us.

adverb

With good reason.

Usage examples:

Local people are justifiably concerned about development proposals for the area

adverb

In a way for which there is a good reason

Usage examples:

He was justifiably proud of his achievements., people are justifiably angry.

adjective

Obeying and respecting the law

Usage examples:

A law-abiding citizen

adjective

Obeying and respecting the law

Usage examples:

A law-abiding citizen reported the scam to the police.

adjective

Conforming to, permitted by, or recognized by law or rules.

Usage examples:

It is an offence to carry a weapon in public without lawful authority

adjective

Permitted by law; legal

Usage examples:

The judge concluded that the search of the house had been lawful.

adjective

Allowed by law

Usage examples:

The judge concluded that the search of the offices had been lawful., lawful authority/excuse/purpos…

adjective

Most important.

Usage examples:

A number of leading politicians

noun

Guidance or leadership, especially in a spiritual context.

Usage examples:

Things can be learned in many ways (spiritual leading is one way you pointed).

noun

The amount of blank space between lines of print.

Usage examples:

Most scrapbookers don't know what kerning or leading are and how to adjust them accordingly.

adjective

Full of life and energy; active and outgoing.

Usage examples:

A lively and uninhibited girl

adjective

Having or showing a lot of energy and enthusiasm, or showing interesting and exciting thought

Usage examples:

We have a lively group of seniors who meet to discuss the books they’ve read., imelda takes a livel…

adjective

Very beautiful or attractive.

Usage examples:

Lovely views

noun

An attractive woman.

Usage examples:

A bevy of lovelies

adjective

Attractive and beautiful, or pleasant and enjoyable

Usage examples:

You look lovely in that dress., thank you for a lovely evening.

adjective

Cheerful and lively.

Usage examples:

The streets were dense with merry throngs of students

adjective

Happy or showing enjoyment

adverb

In a way that shows great attention to detail; very thoroughly.

Usage examples:

A meticulously researched book

adverb

In a way that shows great care and attention to detail

Usage examples:

The entire project was meticulously planned., procedures had to be followed meticulously.

adverb

With great attention to detail; meticulously.

Usage examples:

Minutely detailed descriptions covering every angle

adjective

Concerned with the principles of right and wrong behaviour.

Usage examples:

The moral dimensions of medical intervention

noun

A lesson that can be derived from a story or experience.

Usage examples:

The moral of this story was that one must see the beauty in what one has

adjective

Relating to standards of good behavior, honesty, and fair dealing, or showing high standards of this type

Usage examples:

A highly moral man, it’s her moral obligation to tell the police what she knows., the moral of the …

determiner

Greatest in amount, quantity, or degree.

Usage examples:

They've had the most success

pronoun

The greatest amount or quantity.

Usage examples:

We had the most to lose

adverb

Forming the superlative of adjectives and adverbs, especially those of more than one syllable.

Usage examples:

The most important event of my life

adjective

Giving pleasure or satisfaction; pleasant or attractive.

Usage examples:

We had a very nice time

abbreviation

(in england and wales) national institute for health and care excellence.

Pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

adjective

Having no match or equal; unrivalled.

Usage examples:

He is a nonpareil storyteller

noun

An unrivalled or matchless person or thing.

Usage examples:

A great player, britain's nonpareil of the 1980s

adjective

Better than any other

Usage examples:

Her nonpareil beauty, [ after noun ] he was the teacher nonpareil., she was, he was convinced, the …

verb

Be superior to in action or performance.

Usage examples:

The men tried to outdo each other in their generosity

verb

Defeat or get the better of (someone) by being clever or cunning.

Usage examples:

The hero is invariably outsmarted by the heroine

verb

To obtain an advantage over someone by using your intelligence and often by using a trick; to outwit

Usage examples:

You think you can outsmart me?

verb

Deceive by greater ingenuity.

Usage examples:

Ray had outwitted many an opponent

adjective

Giving a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment.

Usage examples:

A very pleasant evening

adjective

Enjoyable or attractive, or (of a person) friendly and easy to like

Usage examples:

We spent a pleasant afternoon at the beach., she had a pleasant manner and was popular with everyon…

adjective

Satisfying or appealing.

Usage examples:

The pleasing austerity of the surroundings

verb

Cause to feel happy and satisfied.

Usage examples:

He arranged a fishing trip to please his son

adjective

Pleasing; enjoyable.

Usage examples:

I arrived in a mood of pleasurable anticipation

adjective

(of an action) seeming sensible and judicious in the circumstances.

Usage examples:

I did not think it politic to express my reservations

verb

Engage in political activity.

Usage examples:

Agencies who politic and posture for no other reason than to promote themselves

adjective

More important or better than others

Usage examples:

She is the pre-eminent authority in her subject.

adjective

First in importance, order, or position; leading.

Usage examples:

Germany's premier rock band

noun

A prime minister or other head of government.

Usage examples:

The premier told the president that failure to co-operate with the hague would have disastrous cons…

adjective

Best or most important

Usage examples:

He was widely regarded as one of the world’s premier authorities on heart disease., the premier of …

adjective

Of first importance; main.

Usage examples:

A nurse's prime concern is the well-being of the patient

noun

The state or time of greatest vigour or success in a person's life.

Usage examples:

You're in the prime of life

verb

Make (something) ready for use or action.

Usage examples:

He grabbed a gun from a nearby wall and primed it

adjective

First in order of importance; main.

Usage examples:

The country's principal cities

noun

The most important or senior person in an organization or group.

Usage examples:

A design consultancy whose principal is based in san francisco

adjective

First in order of importance

Usage examples:

Iraq’s principal export is oil.

adjective

(of a person or their behaviour) acting in accordance with morality and showing recognition of right and wrong.

Usage examples:

A principled politician

adjective

Based on principles, or (of a person) having good personal standards of behavior

Usage examples:

She was known among her colleagues as a principled professional.

adverb

Almost certainly; as far as one knows or can tell.

Usage examples:

She would probably never see him again

adverb

In a way that relates to a profession or career.

Usage examples:

Professionally trained musicians

adverb

By people with particular skills or qualifications

Usage examples:

I think next time we need any decorating we'll get it done professionally., he started to sing prof…

adverb

In a way that shows skill and experience

Usage examples:

We aim to get all children reading proficiently., there are about 195,000 workers who don't speak e…

adjective

(of a business or activity) yielding profit or financial gain.

Usage examples:

A professionally run and profitable company

adjective

Making or indicative of timely preparation for the future.

Usage examples:

She had learned to be provident

adjective

Making arrangements for future needs, especially by saving money

adjective

Acting with or showing care and thought for the future.

Usage examples:

No prudent money manager would authorize a loan without first knowing its purpose

adjective

Showing good judgment in avoiding risks and uncertainties; careful

Usage examples:

His decision was prudent and timely., a little prudence would be appropriate.

adjective

Careful in the way that you make decisions or spend money so that you avoid unnecessary risks

Usage examples:

They insisted that the deal is fiscally prudent and would not put the city budget at risk., prudent…

noun

The standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind; the degree of excellence of something.

Usage examples:

An improvement in product quality

adjective

Of good quality; excellent.

Usage examples:

He's a quality player

noun

The degree of excellence of something, often a high degree of it

Usage examples:

Our company guarantees the quality of our merchandise., the fabric was of the highest quality., we’…

adverb

In a sensible way.

Usage examples:

He began to talk calmly and reasonably about his future

adverb

In a way that shows good judgment

Usage examples:

He kept talking slowly and reasonably., i was reasonably certain she would be home (= it seemed lik…

adjective

Advised or suggested as good or suitable.

Usage examples:

The recommended daily intake of vitamins

verb

Put forward (someone or something) with approval as being suitable for a particular purpose or role.

Usage examples:

George had recommended some local architects

adjective

Suggested by experts

Usage examples:

Recommended approach/guidelines/practice, they failed to meet the recommended safety guidelines., t…

adjective

Having beliefs or opinions that most people think are reasonable and show good judgment

Usage examples:

Every right-minded person is against terrorism.

adjective

Having beliefs or opinions that most people think are reasonable and show good judgment

Usage examples:

Every right-minded person is against terrorism.

adjective

Morally right or justifiable.

Usage examples:

Feelings of righteous indignation about pay and conditions

adverb

In an extremely thorough and careful way.

Usage examples:

The court rigorously scrutinises the settlement

adjective

Strong and healthy; vigorous.

Usage examples:

The caplan family are a robust lot

adjective

(of a person, animal, or plant) strong and healthy, or (of food or drink) full of flavor

Usage examples:

She was in robust health., the house blend of coffee is particularly robust.

adjective

Strong and unlikely to break or fail

Usage examples:

Exports will continue to be bolstered by the robust economy., we should be able to generate stronge…

adjective

Fulfilling expectations or needs; acceptable, though not outstanding or perfect.

Usage examples:

He didn't get a satisfactory answer

idiom

As good as or better than all others

Usage examples:

The conditions that these prisoners are kept in are second to none.

adjective

Done or chosen in accordance with wisdom or prudence; likely to be of benefit.

Usage examples:

I cannot believe that it is sensible to spend so much

adjective

Having or showing sharp powers of judgement; astute.

Usage examples:

She was shrewd enough to guess the motive behind his gesture

adjective

Able to judge a situation accurately and turn it to your own advantage

Usage examples:

He’s a very shrewd businessman., barbara made some shrewd investments.

adjective

Able to judge people and situations well and make good decisions

Usage examples:

My one big regret is about money - i wish i'd been more shrewd., simon is an extremely shrewd busin…

adverb

With skill or dexterity; cleverly.

Usage examples:

A skilfully crafted thriller

adjective

Willing to talk and engage in activities with other people; friendly.

Usage examples:

Being a sociable person, eva loved entertaining

noun

An open carriage with facing side seats.

Usage examples:

He commissioned a "sociable" which was bright yellow in colour and built like a motor coach without…

adjective

Liking to be with people; friendly

Usage examples:

The new sales rep is savvy and sociable.

adjective

Having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks.

Usage examples:

She cut through the water with her strong arms

adjective

Physically powerful or energetic

Usage examples:

You must be strong to be able to lift all that weight., i feel a little stronger every day., strong…

adjective

An activity or industry that is strong is growing and becoming more successful

Usage examples:

Economic news has been better than expected, with retail sales remaining strong., worldwide sales b…

adjective

Very good or pleasant; excellent.

Usage examples:

Julie was a super girl

adverb

Especially; particularly.

Usage examples:

He's been super understanding

noun

Short for superficial (used in expressing quantities of material).

adjective

Higher in rank, status, or quality.

Usage examples:

A superior officer

noun

A person superior to another in rank or status, especially a colleague in a higher position.

Usage examples:

Obeying their superiors' orders

adjective

Better than average, or better than others of the same type

Usage examples:

They were clearly the superior team., some people think acoustic recordings are superior to digital…

adjective

Of the highest quality or degree.

Usage examples:

A superlative piece of skill

noun

(of an adjective or adverb) expressing the highest or a very high degree of a quality (e.g. bravest, most fiercely ).

adjective

Highest in rank or authority.

Usage examples:

A unified force with a supreme commander

noun

A rich cream sauce.

Usage examples:

Chicken supreme

adjective

At the highest level

Usage examples:

The dictionary was called the supreme authority on all matters relating to the language., he was su…

verb

Exceed; be greater than.

Usage examples:

Pre-war levels of production were surpassed in 1929

verb

To do or be better or more than something else

Usage examples:

Our team’s achievements surpass those of teams in earlier years.

verb

To do or be better or greater than something

Usage examples:

The quarterly sales figures have surpassed everyone's expectations., the latest figures surpassed t…

phrase

The best person or thing, or the best people or things, from a group of similar people or things

Usage examples:

Send in your poems and we'll publish the best of the bunch., it has to be said that the title song …

adjective

Excellent

Usage examples:

She is tops in her field.

adverb

In a thorough manner.

Usage examples:

He searched the house thoroughly

adjective

Prosperous and growing; flourishing.

Usage examples:

The thriving business george has built up

verb

(of a child, animal, or plant) grow or develop well or vigorously.

Usage examples:

The new baby thrived

adjective

Very healthy or successful

Usage examples:

The dog is thriving in its new home.

noun

The highest or uppermost point, part, or surface of something.

Usage examples:

Doreen stood at the top of the stairs

adjective

Highest in position, rank, or degree.

Usage examples:

The top button of his shirt

verb

Exceed (an amount, level, or number); be more than.

Usage examples:

Losses are expected to top £100 m this year

verb

Defeat heavily in a contest.

Usage examples:

Essex trounced cambridgeshire 5–1 in the final

verb

Beat severely with a whip or rod

verb

To defeat a competitor by a large score

Usage examples:

The red sox trounced the yankees 12 to 1 in the first game.

contraction

One.

Usage examples:

A good 'un

prefix

(added to adjectives, participles, and their derivatives) denoting the absence of a quality or state; not.

Usage examples:

Unabashed

prefix

(added to verbs) denoting the reversal or cancellation of an action or state.

Usage examples:

Untie

adverb

Without doubt; certainly.

Usage examples:

They are undoubtedly guilty

adverb

Very likely; almost certainly

Usage examples:

It is undoubtedly one of the best movies of the year., the highlight of the evening was undoubtedly…

adverb

In a way that cannot be disputed or doubted; without question.

Usage examples:

The awards were unquestionably deserved

adverb

In a way that is obvious and impossible to doubt

Usage examples:

She is unquestionably good at physics., the operation has unquestionably improved the wellbeing of …

adjective

Better than everyone or everything of the same type.

Usage examples:

The paper's coverage of foreign news is unrivalled

adjective

Having no equal; better than any other of the same type

Usage examples:

The museum boasts an unrivalled collection of french porcelain.

adjective

Better or greater than any other.

Usage examples:

The quality of workmanship is unsurpassed

idiom

Feeling or performing as good as usual, with nothing wrong

Usage examples:

Jenny had not been up to par physically and did not come close to winning a medal.

phrase

Up to the required standard; satisfactory.

Usage examples:

Her german was not up to scratch

idiom

As good as the usual standard

Usage examples:

The last few episodes of the tv program haven’t been quite up to scratch.

idiom

To be good enough

Usage examples:

Her latest batch of work just isn't up to the mark.

adjective

(of a person) sitting or standing with the back straight.

Usage examples:

An upright posture

adverb

In or into an upright position.

Usage examples:

She was sitting upright in bed

noun

A post or rod fixed vertically, especially as a structural support.

Usage examples:

The stone uprights of the parapet

adjective

Honest; respectable.

Usage examples:

An upstanding member of the community

verb

Defeat thoroughly.

Usage examples:

He successfully vanquished his rival

verb

Defeat in a competition, race, or conflict

verb

To defeat completely

Usage examples:

Smallpox, a once deadly disease, has now been vanquished.

adjective

Strong, healthy, and full of energy.

Usage examples:

A tall, vigorous, and muscular man

adjective

Very forceful or energetic

Usage examples:

A vigorous debate, there has been vigorous opposition to the proposals for a new road., he takes pl…

adjective

Having or showing high moral standards.

Usage examples:

She considered herself very virtuous because she neither drank nor smoked

adjective

Possessing good moral qualities

Usage examples:

I’ve been up working since six o’clock this morning so i’m feeling very virtuous.

adjective

Having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgement.

Usage examples:

She seems kind and wise

noun

The manner or extent of something.

Usage examples:

He did it this wise

suffix

Forming adjectives and adverbs of manner or respect such as clockwise, otherwise.

adjective

Of the poorest quality or the lowest standard; least good or desirable.

Usage examples:

He was the company's worst driver

adverb

Most severely or seriously.

Usage examples:

Manufacturing and mining are the industries worst affected by falling employment

noun

The most serious or unpleasant thing that could happen.

Usage examples:

When i saw the ambulance outside her front door, i began to fear the worst