bested

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/ˈbɛstɪd//bɪˈstɛd/

A form of best — Most; largest.

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Meanings

bested1

verb
  1. participlepastsimple past and past participle of best

bested2

verb
  1. alternativeAlternative form of bestead.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
beatenbrokenconfoundeddefeatedlickedovercomerecreantroutedstonkeredundonevanquishedworstedwrecked

Origin

bested · verb

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

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bested · verb

See bestead

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Rhymes & wordplay

Rhymes with bested

readsaidthreadzleadwedbedinsteadeddeadledaheadspreadmedbreadtedoverheadAhmedvestedtreaddreadcrestedembedsled
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Anagrams

bedset
Cite this entry
APA

bested. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/bested

MLA

“bested.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/bested. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “bested,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/bested.

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