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best meaning in Sanskrit

श्रेष्ठ śreṣṭha

UK/bɛst/

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best in Sanskrit: श्रेष्ठ (śreṣṭha), वसिष्ठ (vasiṣṭha). In English, best means most; largest.

Sanskrit words for best

superlative of the adjective good
श्रेष्ठ śreṣṭha, वसिष्ठ vasiṣṭha

English meaning of best

  1. adjective Most; largest.
  2. adjective Most superior; most favorable.
  3. adverb To the most advantage; with the most success, cause, profit, benefit, or propriety.
  4. noun The supreme effort one can make, or has made.

Full definition of best

best in a sentence

  • Unpacking took the best part of a week.
  • In my opinion, mushrooms are the best pizza toppings.
  • You'd best save a backup copy, just in case the morons lose the one that you sent and then try to act like you never sent one.

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Questions about best in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of best in Sanskrit?
Best in Sanskrit is श्रेष्ठ (śreṣṭha), वसिष्ठ (vasiṣṭha).
best इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Best: श्रेष्ठ (śreṣṭha), वसिष्ठ (vasiṣṭha).
What does best mean in English?
Best means most; largest.

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