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English to English adjective
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(superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities |
• the best film of the year
• the best solution
• the best time for planting
• wore his best suit
source: wordnet30
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Having good qualities in the highest degree; most good, kind, desirable, suitable, etc.; most excellent; as, the best man; the best road; the best cloth; the best abilities. | source: webster1913 adjective satellite
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(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
source: wordnet30 adverb
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in a most excellent way or manner |
• he played best after a couple of martinis
source: wordnet30 Example:
• you'd best stay at home
source: wordnet30
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from a position of superiority or authority |
• father knows best
• I know better.
source: wordnet30
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In the highest degree; beyond all others. | source: webster1913 noun
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the supreme effort one can make |
• they did their best
source: wordnet30
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the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others |
• he could beat the best of them
source: wordnet30
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Canadian physiologist (born in the United States) who assisted F. G. Banting in research leading to the discovery of insulin (1899-1978) | source: wordnet30
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Utmost; highest endeavor or state; most nearly perfect thing, or being, or action; as, to do one's best; to the best of our ability. | source: webster1913 verb Example:
• the goal was to best the competition
source: wordnet30 source: webster1913
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