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.
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Definitions ofbest
- The supreme effort one can make, or has made.
Example: "I did my best."
- 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."
- The person (or persons; or thing or things) that is (are) most excellent.
- To surpass in skill or achievement.
- To beat in a contest
- Most; largest.
Example: "Unpacking took the best part of a week."
- Most superior; most favorable.
Example: "In my opinion, mushrooms are the best pizza toppings."
- (of people)
- (of capabilities)
- (properties and qualities)
- (when with and) Very, extremely. See good and.
Example: "The soup is good and hot."
- Holy (especially when capitalized) .
Example: "Good Friday"
- (of quantities)
- (manner) Accurately, competently, satisfactorily.
Example: "He does his job well."
- (manner) Completely, fully.
Example: "We’re well beat now."
- (degree) To a significant degree.
Example: "That author is well known."
- (degree) Very (as a general-purpose intensifier).
- In a desirable manner; so as one could wish; satisfactorily; favourably; advantageously.
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