best
adjective
- 1
(comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable
it would be better to speak to him
the White House thought it best not to respond
- 2
(superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities
the best film of the year
the best solution
adverb
- 1
it would be sensible
you'd best stay at home
- 2
in a most excellent way or manner
he played best after a couple of martinis
- 3
from a position of superiority or authority
father knows best
I know better.
noun
- 1
Canadian physiologist (born in the United States) who assisted F. G. Banting in research leading to the discovery of insulin (1899-1978)
they did their best
- 2
the supreme effort one can make
they did their best
- 3
the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others
he could beat the best of them
verb
- 1
get the better of
the goal was to best the competition
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