noun
the supreme effort one can make
Examples
- they did their best
noun
the person who is most outstanding or excellent
Synonyms
Examples
- someone who tops all others
- he could beat the best of them
noun
Canadian physiologist (born in the United States) who assisted F. G. Banting in research leading to the discovery of insulin (1899-1978)
Synonyms
C. H. Best
Charles Herbert Best
verb
get the better of
Synonyms
Examples
- the goal was to best the competition
adjective
(superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities
Examples
- the best film of the year
- the best solution
- the best time for planting
- wore his best suit
adjective
(comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable
Synonyms
better(p)
best(p)
Examples
- it would be better to speak to him
- the White House thought it best not to respond
adverb
in a most excellent way or manner
Examples
- he played best after a couple of martinis
adverb
it would be sensible
Examples
- you'd best stay at home
adverb
from a position of superiority or authority
Synonyms
Examples
- father knows best
- I know better.