WORST

worst

Verb

  1. To make worse.
  2. To grow worse; to deteriorate.
  3. To outdo or defeat, especially in battle.

Adjective

  1. Most inferior; doing the least good.
    I think putting oil on a burn is the worst thing you can do.
  2. Most unfavorable.
    That's the worst news I've had all day.
  3. Most harmful or severe.
    The worst storm we had last winter knocked down our power lines.
  4. Most ill.
    I'm feeling really ill — the worst I've felt all week.
  5. : something that is worst.
    None of these photographs of me are good, but this one is definitely the worst.

Adverb

  1. In the worst way: most badly, most ill.
    My sore leg hurts worst when it's cold and rainy.
    This is the worst-written essay I've ever seen.
    She's the worst-informed of the lot.


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