n the supreme effort one can make
they did their best
n the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others
he could beat the best of them
n Canadian physiologist (born in the United States) who assisted F. G. Banting in research leading to the discovery of insulin (1899-1978)
v get the better of
the goal was to best the competition
a (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
s (comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable
the White House thought it best not to respond
a having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
s having the normally expected amount
a morally admirable
s deserving of esteem and respect
s promoting or enhancing well-being
s agreeable or pleasing
s of moral excellence
s having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
s thorough
s with or in a close or intimate relationship
s financially sound
s most suitable or right for a particular purpose
s resulting favorably
s exerting force or influence
s capable of pleasing
s appealing to the mind
s in excellent physical condition
s tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health
s not forged
s not left to spoil
s generally admired
r in a most excellent way or manner
he played best after a couple of martinis
r it would be sensible
you'd best stay at home
r from a position of superiority or authority
father knows best
r (often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well')
r thoroughly or completely; fully; often used as a combining form
r indicating high probability; in all likelihood
r (used for emphasis or as an intensifier) entirely or fully
r to a suitable or appropriate extent or degree
r favorably; with approval
r to a great extent or degree
r with great or especially intimate knowledge
r with prudence or propriety
r with skill or in a pleasing manner
r in a manner affording benefit or advantage
r in financial comfort
r without unusual distress or resentment; with good humor