verb
Meaning 1
Had better.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: auxiliary, modal
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
had best
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verb
Meaning 2
act in one's own or everybody's best interest
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- You will do well to arrive on time tomorrow!
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: do well
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: act, move
History
Etymology
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