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How to pronounce worst
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What does worst mean?
adjsuperlative form of bad: most bad
“I think putting oil on a burn is the worst thing you can do.”
Most unfavorable.
“That's the worst news I've had all day.”
Most harmful or severe.
“The worst storm we had last winter knocked down our power lines.”
nounSomething or someone that is the worst.
“The humorist helps people to explore and confront their worsts”
verbTo make worse.
To grow worse; to deteriorate.
“Anne haggard, Mary coarse, every face in the neighbourhood worsting.”
To outdo or defeat, especially in battle.
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