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23 Definitions of: best

    1. adjective, the superlative of good
    2. adjective, most excellent of a particular group, category, etc
    3. adjective, most suitable, advantageous, desirable, attractive, etc
    4. adjective, the best part of most of
    5. adjective, put one's best foot forward a) to do one's utmost to make progress b) to hurry
    6. adverb, the superlative of well
    7. adverb, in a manner surpassing all others; most excellently, advantageously, attractively, etc
    8. adverb, in or to the greatest degree or extent; most
    9. adverb, as best one can or may as effectively as possible within one's limitations
    10. adverb, had best would be wise, sensible, etc, to
    11. noun, the best the most outstanding or excellent person, thing, or group in a category
    12. noun, the most excellent, pleasing, or skilled quality or condition
    13. noun, the most effective effort of which a person or group is capable
    14. noun, a winning majority
    15. noun, Also: all the best best wishes
    16. noun, a person's smartest outfit of clothing
    17. noun, at best a) in the most favourable interpretation b) under the most favourable conditions
    18. noun, for the best a) for an ultimately good outcome b) with good intentions
    19. noun, get or have the best of to surpass, defeat, or outwit; better
    20. noun, give (someone) the best to concede (someone's) superiority
    21. 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)
    22. noun, six of the best six strokes with a cane on the buttocks or hand
    23. verb, to gain the advantage over or defeat
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