Definitions

for the best

ADJECTIVE

advantageous

Synonyms

STRONGEST

auspicious beneficial expedient fortunate helpful opportune profitable propitious worthwhile

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disadvantageous harmful inauspicious inopportune unfortunate unhappy unhelpful unlucky unprofitable worthless

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

for the best

But as Jack Reacher says, hope for the best, and plan for the worst.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026

Beat your fellow fancy cardholders to the finish line for the best booking options.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

Foran says the changes will help Kroger better compete for cash-strapped shoppers, whose hunt for the best deals have led them elsewhere.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

When I pull up at the forecourt I just kind of close my eyes and hope for the best.

From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026

Nhamo could only agree blindly and hope for the best.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer

for the best

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

Related Words