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  • Definition
    • best :the supreme effort one can make
      • they did their best

    • 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
      • you'd best stay at home

    • best :from a position of superiority or authority
      • father knows best|I know better.

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