Meaning & Definition of Best in English

1. The supreme effort one can make

• "They did their 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)

1. Get the better of

• "The goal was to best the competition"

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"

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"

2. It would be sensible

• "You'd best stay at home"

3. From a position of superiority or authority

• "Father knows best"

• "I know better."