Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

do one's best

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.37 in modern English

Syllables: do one's best
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

1

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To do as best one can.

Example Sentences

"The engine was a diesel, No. D207, with a crew obviously out to do their best."
"This is a sad time for all people. We have suffered a loss that cannot be weighed. For me, it is a deep personal tragedy. I know that the world shares the sorrow that Mrs. Kennedy and her family bear. I will do my best. That is all I can do. I ask for your help — and God's."
"Other stops retain no-frills brick-built shelters, although local community rail groups do their best to improve the ambience with planting, posters and artwork."

Inflected Forms

does one's best (present, singular) doing one's best (participle, present) did one's best (past) done one's best (participle, past)

Phrases

do one's worst

Frequently Paired Words

do one's worst

Synonyms

try one's best do one's utmost give it one's best shot go all out give one's best give full measure

Questions

What does do one's best mean?: To do as best one can.

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