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/bɛst/

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noun
Canadian 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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c. h. best charles herbert best
adjective
(comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable
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"the White House thought it best not to respond"

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better advisable
adverb
from a position of superiority or authority
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"father knows best"

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better
noun
the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others
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"he could beat the best of them"

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topper

type of:
soul someone somebody mortal person individual
verb
get the better of
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"the goal was to best the competition"

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outdo outflank scoop trump

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shell trounce beat crush beat out vanquish
adjective
(superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities
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"the best film of the year" "the best solution" "the best time for planting" "wore his best suit"

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world-class prizewinning record-breaking second-best sunday-go-to-meeting superfine top-grade top-quality unexceeded unexcelled unsurpassable unsurpassed champion first foremost go-to-meeting high-grade optimal optimum primo

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worst
noun
the supreme effort one can make
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"they did their best"
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worst

type of:
attempt endeavour endeavor effort try

Usage of best

"comparative degree"
"comparative"
"superlative"