best /bɛst/
1. the supreme effort one can make; "they did their best"
synset: best
2. the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others; "he could beat the best of them"
3. Canadian physiologist (born in the United States) who assisted F. G. Banting in research leading to the discovery of insulin (1899-1978)
synset: Best, C._H._Best, Charles_Herbert_Best
1. get the better of; "the goal was to best the competition"
synset: outdo, outflank, trump, best, scoop
1. (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"
synset: best
2. (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"
1. in a most excellent way or manner; "he played best after a couple of martinis"
synset: best
2. it would be sensible; "you'd best stay at home"
synset: best
3. from a position of superiority or authority; "father knows best"; "I know better."
Princeton University "About WordNet." WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.
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