Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

as best one can

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.64 in modern English

Syllables: as best one -can
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

adv

In the best possible way, given one's circumstances and abilities.

Example Sentences

"We tried to make our lives comfortable as best we could."
"As best I can tell, this wound does not seem grievous."

Inflected Forms

as best as one can (alternative) best as one can (alternative) best one can (alternative)

Questions

What does as best one can mean?: In the best possible way, given one's circumstances and abilities.

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