Bested

Synonyms of bested

• defeated
• conquered
• triumphed over

Antonyms of bested

• lost to
• surrendered to
• yielded to

Collocations of bested

opponent

Frequency: 80 %

She bested her opponent in the final match.

competition

Frequency: 70 %

He bested the competition with his innovative ideas.

challenge

Frequency: 65 %

She bested the challenge and proved her skills.

record

Frequency: 60 %

He bested the previous record by a large margin.

time

Frequency: 50 %

She bested her previous time and set a new personal record.

Idiomatic Expressions for bested

• Phrase: bested in
  Meaning: to be overcome or surpassed in a particular area or skill
  Usage: She was bested in the art of negotiation by her colleague.