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bested Synonyms & Antonyms

/ˈbɛstɪd/

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Bested as a Verb

1

simple past and past participle of best

2

Alternative form of bestead.

3

To surpass in skill or achievement.

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4

To beat in a contest

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Word Forms & Grammar

bested

Words That Rhyme With Bested

Origin of Bested

Origin 1: See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Origin 2: See bestead

Bested at a Glance

Part of speechverb
Pronunciation/ˈbɛstɪd/
Meaningsimple past and past participle of best
Antonymsworst