est

[US]/ˏiː es ˈtiː/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

abbr.Eastern Standard Time;Electroconvulsive therapy

Phrases & Collocations

estimate

establish

estate

gesture

Example Sentences

She is the smartest person I know.

This is the fastest way to get there.

He is the tallest in his family.

The latest fashion trends are always changing.

It is important to stay hydrated, especially in the hottest weather.

She has the best taste in music.

The fanciest restaurant in town is fully booked tonight.

He won the award for the best performance.

She is the sweetest person you'll ever meet.

Real-world Examples

These two letters stand for the Latin phrase 'id est'.

Source: 6 Minute English

Reuters reports say U.N. Security Council is to meet publicly on Ukraine at 9 p.m. EST on Monday.

Source: VOA Daily Standard February 2022 Collection

Superlatives often have an –est ending, as in oldest or biggest.

Source: Advanced Daily Grammar (Audio Version)

The Sage realizes that pulchrum est paucorum hominum — that beauty is for the few.

Source: Tales of Imagination and Creativity

I'm taking it to my pottery class tonight – we're having a competition for " est pot" .

Source: BBC Authentic English

The Latin expression here is " id est" – " i.e." means " that is."

Source: 2005 English Cafe

The mission above New Mexico began shortly after 08: 30 EST (15: 30 BST).

Source: Selected English short passages

And for the superlative form, add EST.

Source: Khan Academy Open Course: English Grammar

And with a superlative, we add usually " est" .

Source: Engvid-James Course Collection

Habere est Haberi, which means, " What you possess, possesses you."

Source: BBC Ideas

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