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best adjective

adjective
/best/
1

used for referring to the person or thing that is the most satisfactory, appropriate, pleasant, effective, of the highest quality, etc.

Example

the best hotel in town

Example

Negotiation is always the best way of settling a dispute.

Example

What kind of soil is best for growing roses?

Example

I want to do what's best for the family.

Example

I want to make the best use of my time while I'm here.

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1.1

used for referring to the person who is the most skillful at doing something

Example

the best player in the team

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2

used for referring to your nicest or most expensive clothes that you wear on special occasions

Example

At the wedding he'll be wearing his best suit.

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Definition best in American English

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