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(adj) better
(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
(adv) better
from a position of superiority or authority
father knows best; I know better.
(noun) topper
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, 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
get the better of
the goal was to best the competition