best

Definitions

1. 1adjective

   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.

2. 2adjective

   Most advanced; most correct or complete; as, the best scholar; the best view of a subject.

3. 3adjective

   Most; largest; as, the best part of a week.

4. 4noun

   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.

5. 5superlative

   In the highest degree; beyond all others.

6. 6superlative

   To the most advantage; with the most success, case, profit, benefit, or propriety.

7. 7superlative

   Most intimately; most thoroughly or correctly; as, what is expedient is best known to himself.

8. 8transitive verb

   To get the better of.

9. 9noun

   the supreme effort one can make

   "they did their best"

10. 10noun

    the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others

    "he could beat the best of them"

    Synonyms

    topper
11. 11noun

    Canadian physiologist (born in the United States) who assisted F. G. Banting in research leading to the discovery of insulin (1899-1978)

12. 12verb

    get the better of

    "the goal was to best the competition"

    Synonyms

    outdooutflankscooptrump
13. 13adjective

    (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"

    Synonyms

    better
14. 14adjective

    (superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities

    "the best film of the year"

    "the best solution"

15. 15adverb

    it would be sensible

    "you'd best stay at home"

16. 16adverb

    in a most excellent way or manner

    "he played best after a couple of martinis"

17. 17adverb

    from a position of superiority or authority

    "father knows best"

    "I know better."

    Synonyms

    better