best

/bɛst/
adjective
  1. Of the highest quality, excellence, or suitability.
    • This is the best restaurant in town for pizza.
    • She gave her best performance of the year.
    • He always tries to do his best work.
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adverb
  1. In the most excellent or effective way; to the highest degree.
    • Of all the students, she sings best.
    • This method works best for cleaning windows.
    • I like him best when he's relaxed.
noun
  1. The utmost effort or highest achievement possible.
    • Do your best on the test tomorrow.
    • She always expects the best from herself.
    • The team gave their best but still lost.
  2. The most excellent or desirable person or thing in a group.
    • This model is the best of the new phones.
    • He wants the best for his children.
    • Only the best are invited to the competition.
verb
  1. To defeat or outdo someone in a contest or argument.
    • He tried to best his brother at chess.
    • No one has ever bested her in a debate.
    • She bested her opponent in the final match.
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