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src: wikipedia
- Definition
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- best :the supreme effort one can make
- best :get the better of
- the goal was to best the competition
- best :(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
- best :in a most excellent way or manner
- he played best after a couple of martinis
- best :the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others
- he could beat the best of them
- best :(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
- best :it would be sensible
- best :from a position of superiority or authority
- father knows best|I know better.