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Hyphenation for “best”

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What is the correct hyphenation for “best”? The purpose of hyphenation is to separate a word such as "best" because otherwise it would be too long and would no longer fit on one line. This separation not only saves space it improves the visually flow of the text. This word separation exists in most languages. In English, the word separation of “best” is based on the speech syllables. The separating syllable in linguistics is therefore the smallest group of sounds in the natural flow of speech. As a separator, the classic hyphen is usually used: „best“ ⟶ „best“.

Hyphens are occasionally used to denote syllabification, as in syl-la-bi-fi-ca-tion. Various British and North American dictionaries use an interpunct, sometimes called a "middle dot" or "hyphenation point", for this purpose, as in syl·la·bi·fi·ca·tion. This allows the hyphen to be reserved only for places where a hard hyphen is intended (for example, self-con·scious, un·self-con·scious, long-stand·ing). Similarly, hyphens may be used to indicate how a word is being or should be spelled. For example, W-O-R-D spells "word".

Definitions of "best"

best >> /bɛst/

Definition: [noun] That which is the most excellent, outstanding, or desirable.
Example: buy the best you can afford

Synonyms of "best"

finest | top | cream | choice | choicest | prime | elite | crème de la crème | flower | jewel in the crown | nonpareil |

Definition: [adjective] Of the most excellent, effective, or desirable type or quality.
Example: the best pitcher in the league

Synonyms of "best"

finest | greatest | top | foremost | leading | pre-eminent | premier | prime | first | chief | principal | supreme | of the highest quality | superlative | unrivalled | second to none | without equal | nonpareil | unsurpassed | unsurpassable | peerless | matchless | unparalleled | unbeaten | unbeatable | unexcelled | optimum | optimal | ultimate | surpassing | incomparable | ideal | perfect |

Definition: [adverb] To the highest degree; most.
Example: you knew him best

Synonyms of "best"

most | to the greatest degree | to the highest degree |

Definition: [transitive verb] Outwit or get the better of (someone)

Synonyms of "best"

defeat | beat | get the better of | gain the advantage over | get the upper hand over | outdo | outwit | outsmart | worst | be more than a match for | prevail over | conquer | vanquish | trounce | triumph over |