Hyphenation of best

How to hyphenate best

Because it is a word with a single syllable, best is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

best

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 4
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 4
Hyphens Count: 0

Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is:

Definitions of best

best is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
The supreme effort one can make, or has made.
Example: I did my best.
noun
One's best behavior.
Example: I was somewhat distant lately, and my lady promised me head every Tuesday of the week when I'm nice to her, so I better be on my best.
noun
The person (or persons; or thing or things) that is (are) most excellent.

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To surpass in skill or achievement.
verb
To beat in a contest

Definition 1 as adjective

adjective
Most; largest.
Example: Unpacking took the best part of a week.
adjective
Most superior; most favorable.
Example: In my opinion, mushrooms are the best pizza toppings.

Definition 1 as adjective

adjective
(of people)
adjective
(of capabilities)
adjective
(properties and qualities)
adjective
(when with and) Very, extremely. See good and.
Example: The soup is good and hot.
adjective
Holy (especially when capitalized) .
Example: Good Friday
adjective
(of quantities)

Definition 1 as adverb

adverb
(manner) Accurately, competently, satisfactorily.
Example: He does his job well.
adverb
(manner) Completely, fully.
Example: We’re well beat now.
adverb
(degree) To a significant degree.
Example: That author is well known.
adverb
(degree) Very (as a general-purpose intensifier).
adverb
In a desirable manner; so as one could wish; satisfactorily; favourably; advantageously.

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the process of dividing words across lines in print or on websites. It involves inserting hyphens (-) where a word breaks to continue on the next line.

Proper hyphenation improves readability by reducing the unevenness of word spacing and unnecessary large gaps. It also helps avoid confusion that may occur when part of a word carries over. Ideal hyphenation should break words according to pronunciation and syllables. Most word processors and publishing apps have automated tools to handle hyphenation effectively based on language rules and dictionaries. Though subtle, proper hyphenation improves overall typography and reading comfort.