Best and Poor

Best

Best adjective - (superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities.

Poor is an antonym for best in topics: high-quality, most excellent.

Poor

Poor adjective - Lacking money or material possessions.

Best is an antonym for poor in wealthy topic.

Nearby Words: poorly, poorness

Both words in one sentence

  • James Potter: While both are tall, thin, and have black hair, Snape is Slytherin, poor, and Lily's best friend; James is Gryffindor, wealthy, and initially disliked by Lily.
  • As a result, those who've read similar-style books before reading Salinger's book often write Catcher off as okay at best, and a poor man's Chuck Palahniuk at worst.
  • Poor May's only comfortable social interactions are with the doll she calls her best friend.
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