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Noun
Definition: the supreme effort one can make; "they did their best"
Definition: the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others; "he could beat the best of them"
Definition: Canadian physiologist (born in the United States) who assisted F. G. Banting in research leading to the discovery of insulin (1899-1978)
Definition: The supreme effort one can make, or has made.
Verb
Definition: get the better of; "the goal was to best the competition"
Definition: To surpass in skill or achievement.
Definition: Had best.
Adjective
Definition: (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"
Definition: (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"
Definition: superlative form of good: most good.
Adverb
Definition: in a most excellent way or manner; "he played best after a couple of martinis"
Definition: it would be sensible; "you'd best stay at home"
Definition: from a position of superiority or authority; "father knows best"; "I know better."
Definition: superlative form of well: most well