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best
(comparative and superlative of ‘well’) wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable
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adjective
(comparative and superlative of ‘well’) wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable
“it would be better to speak to him”
adjective
(superlative of ‘good’) having the most positive qualities
“the best film of the year”
adverb
it would be sensible
“you'd best stay at home”
adverb
in a most excellent way or manner
“he played best after a couple of martinis”
adverb
from a position of superiority or authority
“father knows best”
noun
the supreme effort one can make
“they did their best”
noun
the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others
“he could beat the best of them”
verb
get the better of
“the goal was to best the competition”
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it would be better to speak to him
the White House thought it best not to respond
the best film of the year
the best solution
the best time for planting
wore his best suit
you'd best stay at home
he played best after a couple of martinis
father knows best
I know better.
they did their best
he could beat the best of them
the goal was to best the competition
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