Definitions of BEST in various dictionaries:
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the supreme effort one can make
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the person who is most outstanding or excellent
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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)
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get the better of
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(superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities
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(comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable
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having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
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having the normally expected amount
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morally admirable
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deserving of esteem and respect
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promoting or enhancing well-being
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agreeable or pleasing
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of moral excellence
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having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
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thorough
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with or in a close or intimate relationship
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financially sound
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most suitable or right for a particular purpose
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resulting favorably
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exerting force or influence
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capable of pleasing
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appealing to the mind
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in excellent physical condition
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tending to promote physical well-being
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not forged
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not left to spoil
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generally admired
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in a most excellent way or manner
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it would be sensible
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from a position of superiority or authority
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(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well')
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thoroughly or completely
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indicating high probability
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(used for emphasis or as an intensifier) entirely or fully
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to a suitable or appropriate extent or degree
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favorably
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to a great extent or degree
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with great or especially intimate knowledge
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with prudence or propriety
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with skill or in a pleasing manner
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in a manner affording benefit or advantage
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in financial comfort
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without unusual distress or resentment
Surpassing all others in excellence, achievement, or quality; most excellent: the best performer; the best grade of ore.
Most satisfactory, suitable, or useful; most desirable: the best solution; the best time for planting.
Superlative of well2.
In a most excellent way; most creditably or advantageously.
To the greatest degree or extent; most: “He was certainly the best hated man in the ship” (W.
One that surpasses all others.
The best part, moment, or value: The best is still to come.
The optimum condition or quality: look your best.
One’s nicest or most formal clothing.
The supreme effort one can make: doing our best.
One’s warmest wishes or regards: Give them my best.
Interpreted most favorably; at the most: no more than 40 people at best in attendance.
According to rule, better should be used in comparisons between two things: Which house of Congress has the better (not best) attendance record? In certain fixed expressions, however, best is used idiomatically for comparisons between two: Put your best foot forward.
verb - to exceed in performance