at the best

A form of at best — In the most favorable of conditions, especially in a situation that is otherwise negative.

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Meanings

prepositional phrase
  1. alternativeAlternative form of at best.

Synonyms & antonyms

adverbunder the best of conditions

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APA

at the best. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/at%20the%20best

MLA

“at the best.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/at%20the%20best. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “at the best,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/at%20the%20best.

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