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| Main Entry: | best |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | most excellently |
| Synonyms: | extremely, greatly, honorably, sincerely, advantageously, attractively, creditably, gloriously, illustriously, magnanimously, most deeply, most fortunately, most fully, most highly |
| Antonyms: | worst |
| Main Entry: | best |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | defeat; gain advantage |
| Synonyms: | beat, beat up*, better, blank*, blast*, bulldoze*, clobber*, conquer, cream*, deck*, drub*, exceed, excel, floor*, knock off*, lambaste, lick*, master, outclass, outdo, outshine, outstrip, overcome, prevail, put away, shut down, surpass, take down*, tan*, thrash*, top, total, transcend, trash*, triumph, trounce, wallop, waste*, wax*, whip*, wipe*, wipe out, zap*, KO, flax, get the better of, let have it, shoot down*, take care of, triumph over, whomp, whop, wipe the floor with |
| Antonyms: | lose, relent, surrender, give up |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | best |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | most excellent |
| Synonyms: | 10, ace, bad*, boss*, capital, champion, chief, cool*, first, first-class, first-rate, foremost, highest, incomparable, inimitable, leading, matchless, nonpareil, optimum, outstanding, paramount, peerless, perfect, preeminent, premium, prime, principal, super, superlative, supreme, terrific, tough, transcendent, unequaled, unparalleled, unrivaled, unsurpassed, A-1*, beyond compare, choicest, culminating, finest, greatest, number 1, out-of-sight, primo, sans pareil, second to none, tops |
| Antonyms: | worst |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | best |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | most outstanding thing in class |
| Synonyms: | choice, cream, cream of the crop*, elite, fat, favorite, first, flower, gem, model, nonpareil, paragon, pick, prime, prize, select, top, finest |
| Antonyms: | worst |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | best |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | correct, right |
| Synonyms: | advantageous, apt, desirable, golden, preferred, presentable, most desirable, most fitting |
| Antonyms: | incorrect, not right |
| Main Entry: | best |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | highest personal effort |
| Synonyms: | Sunday best, all one's got, best shot, hardest, highest endeavor, level best, utmost |
| Main Entry: | best |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | most |
| Synonyms: | biggest, bulkiest, greatest, largest |
| Antonyms: | least, fewest |
| Main Entry: | good |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | pleasant, fine |
| Synonyms: | acceptable, ace*, admirable, agreeable, bad, boss*, bully, capital, choice, commendable, congenial, crack*, deluxe, excellent, exceptional, favorable, first-class, first-rate, gnarly*, gratifying, great, honorable, marvelous, neat*, nice, pleasing, positive, precious, prime, reputable, satisfactory, satisfying, select, shipshape*, sound, spanking*, splendid, sterling, stupendous, super, superb, superior, valuable, welcome, wonderful, worthy, rad, recherché*, super-eminent, super-excellent, tip-top, up to snuff |
| Notes: | using good as an adverb in place of well ("she dances real good," "he did good") is nonstandard usage - so, it would be best to say "she dances very well," "he did well" well is an adverb to describe an activity; good is an adjective to describe a condition or state |
| Antonyms: | bad, detestable, disagreeable, unpleasant |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | well |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | healthy |
| Synonyms: | able-bodied, blooming, chipper*, fine, fit, flourishing, fresh, great, hale, hardy, hearty, husky, right, robust, sane, sound, strong, together, trim, vigorous, whole, wholesome, alive and kicking, bright-eyed, bushy-tailed, in good health, in the pink, right as rain, solid as a rock, strong as an ox, up to par, wrapped tight |
| Antonyms: | diseased, ill, sick, unhealthy |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | well |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | happily, pleasantly; capably |
| Synonyms: | ably, accurately, adequately, agreeably, carefully, closely, competently, completely, correctly, effectively, excellently, favorably, fully, nicely, profoundly, properly, rightly, satisfactorily, smoothly, splendidly, strongly, successfully, suitably, thoroughly, adeptly, admirably, attentively, capitally, commendably, conscientiously, efficiently, expertly, famously, in a satisfactory manner, irreproachably, proficiently, skillfully, soundly, with skill |
| Antonyms: | badly, incapably, unpleasantly |
| Main Entry: | good |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | moral, virtuous |
| Synonyms: | admirable, blameless, charitable, dutiful, estimable, ethical, exemplary, guiltless, honest, honorable, inculpable, innocent, irreproachable, obedient, praiseworthy, pure, reputable, respectable, right, righteous, sound, tractable, upright, well-behaved, worthy, incorrupt, irreprehensible, lily-white, uncorrupted, untainted |
| Antonyms: | evil, immoral, noxious, sinful, vile, wicked, unvirtuous |
| Main Entry: | well |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | lucky, fortunate |
| Synonyms: | advisable, agreeable, bright, comfortable, fine, fitting, flourishing, good, happy, pleasing, profitable, proper, prosperous, prudent, right, satisfactory, thriving, useful, providential |
| Antonyms: | unfortunate, unhappy, unlucky |
| Main Entry: | well |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | sufficiently |
| Synonyms: | abundantly, adequately, amply, appropriately, completely, considerably, easily, entirely, extremely, far, freely, fully, greatly, heartily, highly, properly, quite, rather, readily, right, satisfactorily, smoothly, somewhat, substantially, suitably, thoroughly, wholly, becomingly, by a wide margin, effortlessly, fittingly, luxuriantly, plentifully, very much |
| Antonyms: | badly, insufficiently |
| Main Entry: | good |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | competent, skilled |
| Synonyms: | able, accomplished, adept, adroit, au fait, capable, clever, dexterous, efficient, expert, first-rate, proficient, proper, qualified, reliable, satisfactory, serviceable, skillful, suitable, suited, talented, thorough, trustworthy, useful |
| Antonyms: | incompetent, unskilled, unsuitable |
| Main Entry: | good |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | useful, adequate |
| Synonyms: | acceptable, advantageous, all right, ample, appropriate, apt, auspicious, becoming, beneficial, brave, common, conformable, congruous, convenient, decent, desirable, favorable, fit, fitting, fruitful, healthful, healthy, helpful, hygienic, meet, needed, opportune, profitable, proper, propitious, respectable, right, salubrious, salutary, satisfying, seemly, serviceable, suitable, tolerable, toward, wholesome, approving, benefic, benignant, commendatory, commending, favoring, unobjectionable |
| Antonyms: | inadequate, rotten, unsuitable |
| Main Entry: | good |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | reliable; untainted |
| Synonyms: | dependable, eatable, flawless, fresh, intact, loyal, normal, perfect, safe, solid, sound, stable, trustworthy, unblemished, undamaged, unhurt, unimpaired, unspoiled, vigorous, whole, fit to eat, uncontaminated, uncorrupted, undecayed |
| Antonyms: | noxious, rotten, tainted, unreliable |
| Main Entry: | good |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | kind, giving |
| Synonyms: | altruistic, beneficent, benevolent, charitable, considerate, friendly, gracious, humane, humanitarian, kindhearted, merciful, obliging, philanthropic, tolerant, approving, well-disposed |
| Antonyms: | bad, mean, vicious |
| Main Entry: | good |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | authentic, real |
| Synonyms: | bona fide, conforming, dependable, genuine, honest, kosher*, legitimate, loyal, orthodox, proper, regular, reliable, sound, strict, true, trustworthy, valid, well-founded, justified |
| Antonyms: | fake, forged, unreal |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | good |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | well-behaved |
| Synonyms: | considerate, decorous, dutiful, kindly, mannerly, obedient, orderly, polite, proper, respectful, seemly, thoughtful, tolerant, tractable, well-mannered |
| Antonyms: | bad, misbehaving |
| Main Entry: | good |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | considerable |
| Synonyms: | adequate, advantageous, ample, big, complete, entire, extensive, full, great, immeasurable, large, long, lucrative, much, profitable, respectable, sizable, solid, substantial, sufficient, whole, worthwhile, paying |
| Antonyms: | inconsequential, inconsiderable |
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition
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