best

Describes something that is of high quality, satisfactory, or morally right.

ruОписывает что-то высокого качества, удовлетворительное или морально правильное.esDescribe algo de alta calidad, satisfactorio o moralmente correcto.frDécrit quelque chose de haute qualité, satisfaisant ou moralement correct.deBezeichnet etwas von hoher Qualität, das zufriedenstellend ist oder moralisch richtig bzw. wünschenswert erscheint.ptDescreve algo de alta qualidade, satisfatório ou moralmente correto.zh形容事物质量高、令人满意，或指人善良、品行端正。也用于表示同意、合适或有益。arصفة تصف شيئًا ذا جودة عالية أو مقبول أو ملائم، كما تصف الشخص الفاضل أو العمل الصالح أخلاقيًا.

1. High quality or pleasant A1 formal

   Having desirable or positive qualities; satisfactory or enjoyable.

   • This is a good book.
   • She is a good teacher.
   • The weather is good today.

   ruХорошийesbueno (de buena calidad o agradable)frbon, de bonne qualitédeGutptBomzh好的arجيد

   Sinônimos: enjoyableexcellentfinefirst-rategreatpleasantqualitysatisfactorysuperiorwonderful

   Antônimos: awfulbadinferiorpoorterrible

2. Skilled or competent A1 formal

   Proficient or capable in doing something.

   • He is good at mathematics.
   • She sings very good.
   • They are good players on the team.

   ruУмелыйesHábil o competentefrcompétent, habiledeFähigptHabilidosozh擅长的arماهر

   Sinônimos: ableaccomplishedadeptcapablecompetentexpertgiftedproficientskilledtalented

   Antônimos: badincompetentineptpoorunskilled

3. Morally right or virtuous A2 formal

   Having or showing moral excellence; righteous.

   • It is good to help others.
   • He is a good person with kind intentions.
   • Good behavior is rewarded.

   ruМорально правильныйesbueno (moralmente recto)frbon, vertueuxdeMoralisch richtigptMoralmente corretozh善良的arخَيِّر

   Sinônimos: decentethicalhonorablemoralnobleprincipledrightrighteousuprightvirtuous

   Antônimos: badcorruptdepravedevilimmoralsinfulviciouswickedwrong

4. Beneficial or healthy A2 formal

   Advantageous or promoting health or well-being.

   • Exercise is good for your health.
   • This food is good for you.
   • Fresh air is good for the lungs.

   ruПолезныйesBeneficioso o saludablefrBénéfique ou saindegesundptBenéficozh有益的arمفيد للصحة

   Sinônimos: advantageousbeneficialconstructivenourishingnutritioussalubrioussalutaryusefulwholesome

   Antônimos: baddetrimentalharmfulinjurious

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An adverb, often informal or dialectal, meaning "well." It is used to describe performing an action in a satisfactory or skilled manner, especially in American English.

ruНаречие, часто неформальное или диалектное, означающее «хорошо». Используется для описания выполнения действия удовлетворительно или умело, особенно в американском английском.esAdverbio, a menudo informal o dialectal, que significa «bien». Se usa para describir la realización de una acción de manera satisfactoria o hábil, especialmente en inglés estadounidense.frAdverbe, souvent informel ou dialectal, signifiant « bien ». Utilisé pour décrire la manière dont une action est effectuée de façon satisfaisante ou habile, surtout en anglais américain.deAdverb, oft informell oder dialektal, das „gut“ bedeutet. Es beschreibt, dass eine Handlung zufriedenstellend oder geschickt ausgeführt wird, besonders im amerikanischen Englisch.ptAdvérbio informal que significa "bem", indicando que uma ação foi realizada de forma satisfatória ou habilidosa.zh副词，常为非正式或方言用法，意为“好地”。用于描述动作完成得令人满意或熟练，尤其在美式英语中。arحال بمعنى القيام بالفعل على نحوٍ حسن أو مُرضٍ أو بمهارة، وغالبًا ما يُستعمل في الإنجليزية الأمريكية بمعنى غير رسمي أو عامي.

1. Well (non-standard usage) A1 informal

   Used informally to mean 'well' in describing health, performance, or state.

   • I feel good today after resting.
   • She sings good, doesn't she?
   • The team played good in the second half.

   ruХорошо (нестандартное употребление)esbien (uso no estándar como adverbio de modo)frBien (usage non standard)deGut (umgangssprachlich für „wohl“)ptBem (uso não padrão)zh好（非标准用法）arبمعنى «حسنًا» (استعمال غير فصيح)

   Sinônimos: alrightfineokaywell

   Antônimos: poorly

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A noun referring to the highest level of effort or achievement, or the person who is most outstanding or excellent.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее наивысший уровень усилий или достижений, или человека, который является самым выдающимся или превосходным.esSustantivo que designa el nivel más alto de esfuerzo o logro, o la persona que es la más destacada o excelente en algo.frNom désignant le plus haut niveau d'effort ou de réussite, ou la personne la plus remarquable ou excellente.deSubstantiv, das den höchsten Grad an Anstrengung oder Leistung bezeichnet oder eine Person, die am herausragendsten oder überlegen ist.ptSubstantivo que designa o mais alto nível de esforço ou realização, ou a pessoa que é a mais destacada ou excelente.zh名词，指最高水平或最佳状态，即尽力而为或达到最优；也指最优秀或最出色的人。arاسم يدل على أعلى درجة من الجهد أو الإنجاز، أو على الشخص الأبرز أو الأفضل. ويُستعمل أيضًا للإشارة إلى الشيء أو الشخص المتفوق على غيره.

1. Supreme effort A2 formal

   The highest level of effort or performance that someone can achieve.

   • She always gives her best in every competition.
   • He did his best to finish the project on time.
   • You should always try your best, no matter what.

   ruМаксимум усилийesMáximo esfuerzofrmeilleur effortdeHöchstleistungptMáximo esforçozh全力arأقصى جهد

   Sinônimos: maximumutmost

2. Most outstanding person B1 formal

   A person who is superior to all others in a particular field or activity.

   • She is considered the best in her field of research.
   • He was voted the best player of the tournament.
   • Among all the candidates, she was clearly the best.

   ruЛучшийesEl mejorfrLe meilleur (personne)deBesterptMelhorzh最优秀者arالأفضل

   Sinônimos: acechampionleadermasternumber onerecord-holdertop dogwinner

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A verb used to indicate the act of defeating or outdoing someone in a competition or argument.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по победе или превосходству над кем-либо в соревновании или споре.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de vencer o superar a alguien en una competición o discusión.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de vaincre ou de surpasser quelqu'un dans une compétition ou un débat.deVerb, das ausdrückt, jemanden in einem Wettbewerb oder Streit zu besiegen oder zu übertreffen.ptVerbo usado para indicar o ato de vencer ou superar alguém em uma competição, disputa ou discussão.zh动词，表示在竞赛或争论中战胜、胜过或超越某人。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على التغلّب على الخصم أو التفوق عليه في مسابقة أو جدال.

1. Defeat or Outdo B2 formal

   To defeat, outsmart, or get the better of someone in a competition or argument.

   • She bested her opponent in the final round of the chess tournament.
   • He tried to best his rival in the debate.
   • The underdog team bested the champions in a stunning upset.

   ruПревзойтиesDerrotar o superarfrBattre, vaincredeÜbertreffenptSuperarzh胜过arالتغلّب على الخصم

   Sinônimos: beatconqueroutclassoutdooutshineovercomesurpassthrashtrouncevanquish

   Antônimos: losesuccumbyield

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