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1.
(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
2.
(comparative and superlative of 'well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable
the White House thought it best not to respond
'best' - used as a adverb
3.
in a most excellent way or manner
he played best after a couple of martinis
4.
it would be sensible
you'd best stay at home
5.
from a position of superiority or authority
father knows best
'best' - used as a noun
6.
Canadian physiologist (born in the United States) who assisted F. G. Banting in research leading to the discovery of insulin (1899-1978)
7.
the supreme effort one can make
they did their best
8.
the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others
he could beat the best of them
'best' - used as a verb
9.
get the better of
the goal was to best the competition
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derived forms
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1. Best / Plural
bests
2. Best / Past
bested
3. Best / Third Person
bests
4. Best / Present Participle
besting
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