Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - worst
Worst
worst
adj., adv., n., & v. --adj. most bad. --adv. most badly. --n. the worst part, event, circumstance, or possibility (the worst of the storm is over; prepare for the worst). --v.tr. get the better of; defeat, outdo. Phrases and idioms at its etc. worst in the worst state. at worst (or the worst) in the worst possible case. do your worst an expression of defiance. get (or have) the worst of it be defeated. if the worst comes to the worst if the worst happens. Etymology: OE wierresta, wyrresta (adj.), wyrst, wyrrest (adv.), f. Gmc
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see: bad Etymology: Middle English werste, ~e, from Old English wierresta, wyrsta, superlative of the root of Old English wiersa worse Date: before 12th century most corrupt, bad, evil, or ill , 2. most unfavorable, difficult, unpleasant, or painful , most unsuitable, faulty, unattractive, or ill-conceived , least skillful or efficient , most wanting in quality, value, or condition , see: ill Date: before 12th century to the extreme degree of badness or inferiority , to the greatest or highest degree , III. noun (plural ~) Date: 13th century one that is ~, IV. transitive verb Date: 1636 to get the better of ; defeat ...Толковый словарь английского языка
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