Best
[n] the supreme effort one can make; "they did their best"
[n] the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others; "he could beat the best of them"
[n] Canadian physiologist (born in the United States) who assisted F. G. Banting in research leading to the discovery of insulin (1899-1978)
[adv] it would be sensible; "you'd best stay at home"
[adv] in a most excellent way or manner; "he played best after a couple of martinis"
[adv] from a position of superiority or authority; "father knows best"; "I know better."
[adj] (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"
[v] get the better of
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Synonyms
better, C. H. Best, champion, Charles Herbert Best, finest, first, foremost, good, go-to-meeting(a), greatest, high-grade, most advantageous, most desirable, optimal, optimum, outdo, outflank, primo, prizewinning, record(a), record-breaking, scoop, second
Related Terms
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