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Definition of best off in English: best offadverb ˌbɛst ˈɒf 1In the most favourable or advantageous position; (now especially) best provided with money or other resources. 2With the. The most favourably placed, the best advantaged; the best provided.
adjective ˌbɛst ˈɒf In attributive use. Usually in form best-off. Most wealthy or well-to-do.
noun ˌbɛst ˈɒf With the and plural concord. Those who are in the most favourable or advantageous position; especially people who are best off financially, considered as a class.
Origin Mid 18th century. From best + off. Compare earlier better off, well off. Definition of best off in US English: best offadverbˌbɛst ˈɒf 1In the most favourable or advantageous position; (now especially) best provided with money or other resources. 2With the. The most favourably placed, the best advantaged; the best provided.
adjectiveˌbɛst ˈɒf In attributive use. Usually in form best-off. Most wealthy or well-to-do.
nounˌbɛst ˈɒf With the and plural concord. Those who are in the most favourable or advantageous position; especially people who are best off financially, considered as a class.
Origin Mid 18th century. From best + off. Compare earlier better off, well off. |