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nounCanadian physiologist (born in the United States) who assisted F. G. Banting in research leading to the discovery of insulin (1899-1978)
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"the White House thought it best not to respond"adjective(comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable
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"father knows best"adverbfrom a position of superiority or authority
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"he could beat the best of them"nounthe person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others
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"the goal was to best the competition"verbget the better of
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"the best film of the year" "the best solution" "the best time for planting" "wore his best suit"adjective(superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities
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"they did their best"nounthe supreme effort one can makeOpposite:
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