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(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
(adj) best
(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
(adv) best
it would be sensible
you'd best stay at home
(adv) best
in a most excellent way or manner
he played best after a couple of martinis
from a position of superiority or authority
father knows best; I know better.
(noun) best
the supreme effort one can make
they did their best
the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others
he could beat the best of them
(noun) Charles Herbert Best, C. H. Best
Canadian physiologist (born in the United States) who assisted F. G. Banting in research leading to the discovery of insulin (1899-1978)
(verb) scoop, trump, outdo, outflank, best
get the better of
the goal was to best the competition