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English to English adjective
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(superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities |  | Example: 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 | | Example: 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 | | Example: he played best after a couple of martinis
source: wordnet30
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it would be sensible | | Example: you'd best stay at home
source: wordnet30
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from a position of superiority or authority | | Example: 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 | | Example: they did their best
source: wordnet30
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the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others | | Example: 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
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get the better of | | Example: the goal was to best the competition
source: wordnet30
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To get the better of. | | source: webster1913
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