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23 Definitions of: best
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- adjective, the superlative of good
- adjective, most excellent of a particular group, category, etc
- adjective, most suitable, advantageous, desirable, attractive, etc
- adjective, the best part of most of
- adjective, put one's best foot forward a) to do one's utmost to make progress b) to hurry
- adverb, the superlative of well
- adverb, in a manner surpassing all others; most excellently, advantageously, attractively, etc
- adverb, in or to the greatest degree or extent; most
- adverb, as best one can or may as effectively as possible within one's limitations
- adverb, had best would be wise, sensible, etc, to
- noun, the best the most outstanding or excellent person, thing, or group in a category
- noun, the most excellent, pleasing, or skilled quality or condition
- noun, the most effective effort of which a person or group is capable
- noun, a winning majority
- noun, Also: all the best best wishes
- noun, a person's smartest outfit of clothing
- noun, at best a) in the most favourable interpretation b) under the most favourable conditions
- noun, for the best a) for an ultimately good outcome b) with good intentions
- noun, get or have the best of to surpass, defeat, or outwit; better
- noun, give (someone) the best to concede (someone's) superiority
- noun, make the best of to cope as well as possible in the unfavourable circumstances of (often in the phrases make the best of a bad job, make the best of it)
- noun, six of the best six strokes with a cane on the buttocks or hand
- verb, to gain the advantage over or defeat
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