best
/ˈbɛst//ˈbɛst/noun
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The supreme effort one can make, or has made.
Example: I did my best.
One's best behavior.
Example: I was somewhat distant lately, and my lady promised me head every Tuesday of the week when I'm nice to her, so I better be on my best.
The person (or persons; or thing or things) that is (are) most excellent.
verb
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To surpass in skill or achievement.
To beat in a contest
adjective
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Most; largest.
Example: Unpacking took the best part of a week.
Most superior; most favorable.
Example: In my opinion, mushrooms are the best pizza toppings.
adjective
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(of people)
(of capabilities)
(properties and qualities)
(when with and) Very, extremely. See good and.
Example: The soup is good and hot.
adverb
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(manner) Accurately, competently, satisfactorily.
Example: He does his job well.
(manner) Completely, fully.
Example: We’re well beat now.
(degree) To a significant degree.
Example: That author is well known.
(degree) Very (as a general-purpose intensifier).