(You) Best Believe

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈ(ju) ˈbest bɪˈliːv/

Definitions of (you) best believe

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb (in this case, 'best' is the adverb)

Example Sentences

A1 You best believe I can count to ten in English.

A2 If you ask me for help, you best believe I will do everything I can to assist you.

B1 When it comes to cooking, you best believe I am an expert in making pasta.

B2 If you challenge me to a game of chess, you best believe I will give you a tough competition.

C1 After years of practice, you best believe I have mastered the art of public speaking.

C2 When it comes to negotiating deals, you best believe I am the best in the business.

pronoun a word that takes the place of a noun (in this case, 'you' is the pronoun)

Example Sentences

A1 You best believe I will be at the party.

A2 You best believe I studied for the exam.

B1 You best believe I am going to ace this presentation.

B2 You best believe I know what I'm doing.

C1 You best believe I have a plan for the project.

C2 You best believe I will succeed no matter what.

Examples of (you) best believe in a Sentence

formal In order to succeed in this project, you best believe that thorough research is necessary.

informal If you think I'm going to that party alone, you best believe you're coming with me.

slang You best believe I'll be there to support you no matter what.

figurative When it comes to standing up for your beliefs, you best believe that courage is key.

Grammatical Forms of (you) best believe

past tense

(you) best believed

plural

(you all) best believe

comparative

(you) better believe

superlative

(you) best believe

present tense

(you) best believe

future tense

(you) will best believe

perfect tense

(you have) best believed

continuous tense

(you are) best believing

singular

(you) best believe

positive degree

(you) very best believe

infinitive

(to) best believe

gerund

(you) best believing

participle

(you) have best believed

Origin and Evolution of (you) best believe

First Known Use: 1980 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The phrase '(you) best believe' originated as a colloquial expression in African American Vernacular English.
Evolution of the word: Originally used as a way to emphasize the certainty of a statement or assertion, 'best believe' has evolved to become a common slang phrase used to convey a sense of determination or conviction.