best

Adjective

• (comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable
  • it would be better to speak to him
    
  • the White House thought it best not to respond
    

• (superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities
  • the best film of the year
    
  • the best solution
    
  • the best time for planting
    
  • wore his best suit
    

Adverb

• from a position of superiority or authority
  • father knows best
    
  • I know better.
    

• it would be sensible
  • you'd best stay at home
    

• in a most excellent way or manner
  • he played best after a couple of martinis
    

Noun

• Canadian physiologist (born in the United States) who assisted F. G. Banting in research leading to the discovery of insulin (1899-1978)

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

• the supreme effort one can make
  • they did their best
    

Verb

• get the better of
  • the goal was to best the competition
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  better(p) , best(p) , better , Best , C. H. Best , Charles Herbert Best , topper , outdo , outflank , trump , scoop