"best" ASL American Sign Language

American Sign Language: "best" BEST: "BEST" and "BETTER" are derivatives of "GOOD." Memory Aid: An interesting way to think of "BETTER" is as a combination of "GOOD + ER," and "BEST" as a combination of "GOOD + EST." GOOD: (For more info, check out the "GOOD" page.) BETTER: The sign for better comes out to the right a bit. BEST: Notice that the sign for BEST makes a much bigger movement. It actually dips down a bit for emphasis prior to moving "way up." The more you exaggerate this sign, the more your are emphasizing how much better something is than the others. Want to help support ASLU? It's easy :) You can learn sign language online at American Sign Language (ASL) University (tm) Sign language lessons and resources. Dr. William Vicars (c) Lifeprint.com

American Sign Language: "best"

BEST:

"BEST" and "BETTER" are derivatives of "GOOD."

Memory Aid: An interesting way to think of "BETTER" is as a combination of "GOOD + ER," and "BEST" as a combination of "GOOD + EST."

GOOD: (For more info, check out the "GOOD" page.)

BETTER:
The sign for better comes out to the right a bit.

BEST:
Notice that the sign for BEST makes a much bigger movement. It actually dips down a bit for emphasis prior to moving "way up." The more you exaggerate this sign, the more your are emphasizing how much better something is than the others.

Want to help support ASLU? It's easy :)

You can learn sign language online at American Sign Language (ASL) University (tm)
Sign language lessons and resources. Dr. William Vicars (c) Lifeprint.com