Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
est
Adverb / Conjunction
/ɛst/
Definition
A Latin word often used as an auxiliary verb in English phrases, notably in comparisons or as part of forming the superlative.
Examples
- She is the smartest student in the class; she truly est.
- This is the largest elephant at the zoo, est in size among the others.
Meaning
In the context of English and Latin, ‘est’ is commonly used to denote the highest degree of a quality when applied to adjectives. It is the Latin verb for ‘to be’ in the third person singular present.
Synonyms
- highest
- topmost
- utmost