bested
English
Etymology 1
See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
Pronunciation
- enPR: bĕstʹĭd, IPA(key): /ˈbɛstɪd/
Audio (Southern England): (file)
- Rhymes: -ɛstɪd
Verb
bested
- simple past and past participle of best
Etymology 2
See bestead
Pronunciation
- enPR: bĭ-stĕdʹ, IPA(key): /bɪˈstɛd/
Audio (Southern England): (file)
- Rhymes: -ɛd
Verb
bested
- Alternative form of bestead.