一番 — meaning in English

English meaning

• best adj Of the highest quality, or most suitable; superlative of "good."
• most adj The greatest in amount, degree, or number.

Senses

一番 is used for these senses in English:

• best Most superior; most favorable.
• most Forms the superlative of many adjectives.

best — full definition

1. adj Of the highest quality, or most suitable; superlative of "good."
2. noun The greatest possible effort someone can make.
3. verb To defeat or outdo someone.

most — full definition

1. adj The greatest in amount, degree, or number.
2. pron The majority of a group.
3. adv Used to form the superlative of longer adjectives and adverbs, meaning "to the greatest degree".

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