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.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 4
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 4
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of best
best is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounThe supreme effort one can make, or has made.
Example: I did my best.
- nounOne'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.
- nounThe person (or persons; or thing or things) that is (are) most excellent.
Definition 1 as verb
- verbTo surpass in skill or achievement.
- verbTo beat in a contest
Definition 1 as adjective
- adjectiveMost; largest.
Example: Unpacking took the best part of a week.
- adjectiveMost 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.
- adjectiveHoly (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).
- adverbIn a desirable manner; so as one could wish; satisfactorily; favourably; advantageously.
Words nearby best
- bessemerize
- bessemerized
- bessemerizing
- bessera
- besses
- bessi
- bessie
- bessy
- (best)
- best-able
- best-abused
- best-accomplished
- best-agreeable
- best-armed
- best-ball
- best-beloved
- best-bred
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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.