worst
A2Frequent NGSL-1UK /wɜːst/US /wɜːrst/
Meaning
adjective
of the poorest quality or lowest standard; worse than any other person or thing of a similar kind
“It was by far the worst speech he had ever made.”
adverb
most badly or seriously
“He was voted the worst dressed celebrity.”
noun
the most serious or unpleasant thing that could happen; the part, situation, possibility, etc. that is worse than any other
“When they did not hear from her, they feared the worst.”
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