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best
34 ENTRIES FOUND:
Learner's definition of BEST
1
a : better than all others in quality or value最好的；最佳的；最优秀的
- You should wear your best clothes tonight.你今晚应该穿上最好的衣服。
- He took us to the (very) best restaurants in the city.他带我们到城里最好的餐厅吃饭。
- We ate the best food and drank the best wines.我们吃的是最好的菜，喝的是最好的酒。
- You're our best customers.您是我们最尊贵的客户。
- His modesty and sense of humor are his best qualities.谦虚和幽默是他最优秀的品德。
- Is that your best offer?这是你们最优惠的报价吗？
- I've had the best time with you! [=I've had a very enjoyable time with you]和你在一起，我度过了一段最美好的时光！
- The best [=most valuable] things in life are free.生命中最珍贵的东西是无价的。
- Which of these do you think tastes best?这些东西当中你觉得哪种最好吃？
- Mary sends you her very best wishes/regards.玛丽向您致以最美好的祝愿/最诚挚的问候。
- He's my best friend. [=my closest/dearest friend] = He and I are best friends.他是我最要好的朋友。
b : most skillful, talented, or successful最熟练的；最有才能的；最出色的
- She's the best student in her class.她是班上最优秀的学生。
- He won the award for best actor in a drama.他获得了戏剧最佳男演员奖。
- the team's best player队里最出色的选手
2
: most appropriate, useful, or helpful最适当的；最有用的；最有帮助的
- She truly believes that this is the best way to solve the problem.她深信这是解决问题的最佳方法。
- She's the team's best hope/chance for a medal.她是队里最有希望/可能拿奖牌的队员。
- She thought waiting was best. = She thought that the best thing to do was to wait. = She thought that it was best to wait.她认为等待是最好的办法。
- It's best to leave early if you want to be sure of arriving on time.要想确保准时到达，你最好早点出发。
- We want to do what's best for you.我们想做对你最有帮助的事情。
- He's the best man for the job.他是这项工作的最佳人选。
- You should do whatever you think is the best thing to do. = You should do whatever you think best.你认为怎样做最好就怎样去做。
- We're making the best possible use of these materials.我们正在尽可能地充分利用这些材料。
best of all
◊ The phrase best of all is often used to refer to the most important or appealing part of something that has many good parts.（某物）最重要的部分，最吸引人的部分
- The machine is easy to use, easy to clean, and best of all, it's absolutely free when you order these books.这台机器操作简单，容易清洗，最重要的是，如果订购这些书，您将免费获赠一台。
next best
◊ A person or thing that is next best is not as good as the best person or thing but is better than all others.仅次于最好的；居第二位的
- The shortstop is the best player on the team, and the catcher is the next best player.这个棒球队里最出色的球员是游击手，其次是接球手。
- We can't see each other often, but calling each other on the telephone is the next best thing.虽然不能经常见面，但是互通电话是我们不错的选择。
on your best behavior
◊ If you are on your best behavior you are behaving very politely and well.表现礼貌得体
- Remember to be on your best behavior with your grandmother.到你奶奶那儿记住要乖乖的。
- The children promised to be on their best behavior.孩子们答应会表现得很乖。
2 best /ˈbɛst/ adverb
2 best
/ˈbɛst/
adverb
Learner's definition of BEST
superlative form of 1well
1
: in the best way : in a way that is better than all others最好地 : with the most success or benefit最成功地；最有成效地
- The sauce is best served/eaten/enjoyed cold.这种酱汁凉着吃味道最好。
- His cooking is best described as spicy. = It can best be described as spicy.他做菜的最大特点就是辣。
- They work best under pressure.他们在压力之下干得最出色。
- That's what we do best!那正是我们最擅长的！
- We need to think about how best to fix this problem.我们需要考虑怎样才能最好地解决这个问题。
- This is a job best left to the professionals. [=it's better/best to allow professional workers to do this job]这项工作最好留给专家们去做。
- Some things are best left unsaid. [=it's better/best not to talk about some things]有些事情还是不说为妙。
2
: to the greatest degree or extent : most最；最高程度地；最大限度地
- That's the one we liked (the) best.那是我们最喜欢的。
- The work should be done by the people who are best able to do it.这项工作应该由最有能力的人去完成。
- She's best suited to life in the city.她最适合在城市生活。
- He is best known for his invention of the lightbulb.他最著名的发明是电灯泡。
- The museum features some of the best-known examples of this style of painting.这家博物馆的特色是藏有这种画风的最为知名的一些经典作品。
- the industry's best-kept secret行业最高机密
as best you can
or the best (that) you can : as well, skillfully, or accurately as you can尽最大努力
- She answered their questions as best she could. [=as well as she could]她尽力回答了他们的问题。
- You don't have to do it perfectly. Just do it the best you can.你无须做到完美，尽力而为即可。
had best
◊ If you had best do something, you should do it.最好；应当
- You'd best get ready for school. [=you'd better get ready for school; you should get ready for school]你最好为上学做好准备。
- Hadn't you best get ready for school?你难道不该为上学做好准备吗？
3 best /ˈbɛst/ noun
3 best
/ˈbɛst/
noun
Learner's definition of BEST
[singular]
1
the best : the best person or thing最好的人；最佳的东西 : the best group of people or things最优秀的人群；最好的事物 — see also sunday best
- Out of all of my workers, he's the best.在我的所有员工当中，他是最出色的。
- Our company is the best in the business.我们公司是业内最成功的一家。
- Thanks, Dad. You're the best!谢谢，老爸。您是最棒的！
- I have one more gift for you, and I saved the best for last.我还有一份礼物送给你，我可是把这最好的留到最后。
- Our store sells nothing but the best. = We sell only the best. [=the best products]本店只出售最佳商品。
- She's one of the best in the world. = She's among the best.她是世界级顶尖人物之一。
- Bad things happen to the best of us.我们当中最优秀的人也会碰上倒霉的时候。
- They want the best for their children.他们都想给自己的孩子提供最好的条件。
- Even in the best of times, we had trouble paying our bills.即使在境况最好的时候，我们也付不起账单。
- In the best of all possible worlds, no one would be without food and clean water.在最理想的世界里，人人都有食物吃，有干净的水喝。
- He can compete with the best of them. [=he can compete as well as anyone]他能与他们中的佼佼者媲美。
- We were the best of friends. [=we were very good friends]我们曾是至交。
- I have a wonderful family and a great job, so I feel that I have the best of both worlds.我有美满的家庭和不错的工作，真可谓两全其美。
- Problems can occur even in/under the best of circumstances. [=even if the situation is as good as possible]即使在最理想的情况下，也可能出现问题。
- All of the students are good, but these three are the best of the bunch. [=the best ones in the group]所有的学生都很优秀，但这三个是尖子中的尖子。
2
: someone's or something's most effective, capable, or successful condition最佳状态；鼎盛时期— used in phrases like at your best and at its best用于at your best、at its best等短语
- He's at his best in front of a live audience.他在现场观众面前状态最好。
- She's at her best in the morning.早上她的状态最好。
- This is democracy at its best.这是民主的最佳体现。
3
: the highest level that you can do or achieve（所能达到的）最大限度，最高程度
- Was that your best? = Was that the best you could do?那是你的极限吗？
- No one expects you to do the job perfectly. Just do your best. = Just do the best you can. [=do as well as you can]没人指望你尽善尽美，尽力而为即可。
- He did his best to help them.他尽自己的最大努力去帮助他们。
- Her time in the race was a personal best. [=it was the fastest time she had ever achieved]这次比赛的结果是她个人的最好成绩。
(all) for the best
: having or producing a better result结果会是好的— used to say that something will have a good result even though it was not the intended result用于说明尽管看来不尽如人意，但结果会是好的
- I won't be able to go, but maybe it's all for the best. I have a lot of work to do anyway.我去不了了，但也许这倒是一件好事，毕竟我还有很多工作要做。
(all) the best
◊ If you wish someone (all) the best, you hope that person will be happy and successful.美满幸福；万事如意
- We wish you all the best in your new job.祝你在新的工作岗位上一切顺利。
at best
— used to refer to a result, condition, etc., that is the best one possible even though it is not very good至多；充其量
- The company won't make a profit this year. At best, they'll break even.公司今年不会赢利，充其量不亏不赚。
- The work won't be finished for another three months at best.这项工作最快也要再干三个月才能完成。
best of luck
best (out) of three (five, seven, etc.)
— used to say that the winner of a series of games will be the one who has won the most times after three (five, seven, etc.) games have been played三局两胜（或五局三胜、七局四胜等）
bring out the best in
◊ If someone or something brings out the best in you, that person or thing helps you to use or show your best qualities.发掘…的最优秀品质
- She seems to bring out the best in him.看来她把他最好的一面发掘了出来。
- Performing in front of an audience brings out the best in me. [=I perform better when I am in front of an audience]在观众面前表演使我呈现出了最好的一面。
feel your best
: to feel very healthy气色好；感觉身体健康
- Exercise helps you look and feel your best.锻炼能让你面色红润，神清气爽。
- I'm not feeling my best this morning. [=I'm not feeling very well this morning]今天早上我不太舒服。
get the best of
◊ If an emotion or feeling gets the best of you, it causes you to do something that you should not do or that you are trying not to do.使得意忘形；使冲昏头脑；使忘乎所以
- I did get a little carried away. I guess the excitement got the best of me. [=got the better of me]我确实有点失态。我想是激动得忘乎所以了。
- Their emotions have gotten the best of them.高涨的情绪使他们失去了理智。
know best
or know what's bestlook your best
: to look very good : to look as attractive and pleasant as possible保持最佳状态
- Try to look your best when interviewing for a job.求职面试时，要努力展现自己最好的一面。
make the best of
1
: to use (something) in an effective way充分利用
- We may not get another chance, so we need to make the best of this opportunity.我们也许不会再有机会了，因此我们要充分把握这次机会。
2
: to deal with (a bad situation) as well as possible（在困境中）尽力而为
- Life is not very good right now—but let's try to make the best of it.眼下日子不太好过，但我们还是尽力让逆境为我们所用吧。
- We're trying to make the best (out) of a bad situation. = (Brit) We're trying to make the best of a bad job.我们正设法在不利情况下尽量妥善地处理问题。
the best is yet to come/be
— used to say that good things have happened but that even better things will happen in the future更好的还在后面
- Life is good now, but the best is yet to come.现在的日子过得不错，但更好的日子还在后头。
to the best of my knowledge
to the best of your ability
: as well as you are able to竭尽所能
- Every game, we go out and play to the best of our ability.我们每场比赛都倾尽全力地去拼。
to the best of your belief
4 best /ˈbɛst/ verb
bests; bested; besting
4 best
/ˈbɛst/
verb
bests; bested; besting
Learner's definition of BEST
[+ object]
: to do better than (someone or something) : to defeat or outdo (someone or something)胜过；战胜；击败
- They were bested [=beaten] by their opponents in the opening game.他们在开幕战中被对手击败。
superlative of good
bested; besting; bests
: had best (see best entry 2 sense 1)
Phrases
as best at best : to overcome or outdo (someone or something) : to get the better of
Synonyms
Example Sentences
Adjective You should wear your best clothes tonight. We ate the best food and drank the best wines. His modesty and sense of humor are his best qualities. Is that your best offer? Which of these do you think tastes best? Mary sends you her very best wishes. She's the best student in her class. He won the award for best actor in a drama. She truly believes that this is the best way to solve the problem. She's the team's best hope for a medal. Adverb The sauce is best served cold. They work best under pressure. That's what we do best! We need to think about how best to fix this problem. The work should be done by the people who are best able to do it. She's best suited to life in the city. He is best known for his invention of the light bulb. The museum features some of the best-known examples of this style of painting. Noun Out of all of my workers, he's the best. Our company is the best in the business. Thanks, Dad. You're the best! I have one more gift for you, and I saved the best for last. Bad things happen to the best of us. They want the best for their children. Even in the best of times, we had trouble paying our bills. In the best of all possible worlds, no one would be without food and clean water. I have a wonderful family and a great job, so I feel that I have the best of both worlds. He did his best to help them. Verb at last she's bested her card-playing mother at the game of hearts See More
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Kurtis Lee, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Sep. 2022 Remote companies say the best way to navigate asynchronous work is to have the most appropriate digital tools for the task and clear communication surrounding them. Danielle Abril, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2022 Jessica Wang, EW.com, 12 Sep. 2022 Franklin was best known for her sturdy catalog of R&B and gospel hits, but the file shows her possible affiliation -- both real and perceived -- with Communist and Black liberation organizations was a regular focus for federal agents. Eliott C. Mclaughlin, CNN, 11 Sep. 2022 Not sure what kind of clipper or grinder will work best on your dog? Corinne Sullivan, Woman's Day, 8 Sep. 2022 Officers in the property crimes bureau have been put on patrol, Bower confirmed, but the department is constantly changing schedules to identify which rotations work best. Gloria Rebecca Gomez, The Arizona Republic, 5 Sep. 2022 Colorado blades work best with a slower troll, such as under 2 miles per hour. D'arcy Egan, cleveland, 2 Sep. 2022 For weeks, the show’s producers had been debating which celebrity would best work for the role. Adam B. Vary, Variety, 1 Sep. 2022 Because of their rotary recording surfaces, hard drives work best with larger files that are laid down in contiguous blocks. PCMAG, 26 Aug. 2022 In order to avoid breakouts or dryness, be sure to look into the type of skin that each drops work best with in order to find your perfect fit. Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 24 Aug. 2022 Essence, 26 Jan. 2022 Being at our absolute best may not even equate to wins. San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2022 Maybe the most surprised person in the stadium was Thompson-Herah, who didn’t expect a personal best. Ken Goe For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 21 Aug. 2021 Your personal best was a little bit less than 26 feet. Ben Shpigel, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2021 Meanwhile, Andersen's throw was a mere 2 inches shy of Berry's personal best. Eddie Pells, ajc, 27 June 2021 Shaheed captured the 100 in 11.68 seconds and the 200 in 24.07, the latter a personal best. Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2021 But that 43-6.75 stood until the end, when Morgan topped her own personal best. Tim Bielik, cleveland, 5 June 2021 Summer 2021 doesn’t officially start for another week, but celebrities have already begun wearing their seasonal best. Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 24 May 2021 Arielle Mitropoulos, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2022 Investment firm Hamilton Lane predicts that private markets will best public markets by 300 to 500 basis points every year for the next five years. Karim Nurani, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022 This is not a character who can be beaten by four girls that are looking to best him. Devan Coggan, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2022 And among all voters, the poll found, Biden would best Trump 44% to 41%. Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2022 Sydney attempted to best her brother during games of hockey on the family’s driveway, while Corey tried to score goals against his sister in soccer and lacrosse in the backyard. Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 1 Aug. 2022 But Spotify’s project smartly moves AI music from a lab experiment to a recreational toy, a better fit than trying to best the Beatles with bytes. Bill Hochberg, Forbes, 29 June 2022 And after winning their first-round match against Michael Venus and Alicja Rosolska on Saturday, one reporter asked the duo whether Venus and Jamie were hoping to best her sister Serena Williams and his brother Andy Murray in the tennis tournament. Amethyst Tate, PEOPLE.com, 4 July 2022 The Norwegian climber is attempting to best the record for ascents of all 14 8,000 meter peaks set in 2019 by Nirmal ‘Nims’ Purja. Ben Ayers, Outside Online, 16 May 2022 Arielle Mitropoulos, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2022 But Spotify’s project smartly moves AI music from a lab experiment to a recreational toy, a better fit than trying to best the Beatles with bytes. Bill Hochberg, Forbes, 29 June 2022 This is not a character who can be beaten by four girls that are looking to best him. Devan Coggan, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2022 Investment firm Hamilton Lane predicts that private markets will best public markets by 300 to 500 basis points every year for the next five years. Karim Nurani, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022 And among all voters, the poll found, Biden would best Trump 44% to 41%. Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2022 Sydney attempted to best her brother during games of hockey on the family’s driveway, while Corey tried to score goals against his sister in soccer and lacrosse in the backyard. Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 1 Aug. 2022 And after winning their first-round match against Michael Venus and Alicja Rosolska on Saturday, one reporter asked the duo whether Venus and Jamie were hoping to best her sister Serena Williams and his brother Andy Murray in the tennis tournament. Amethyst Tate, PEOPLE.com, 4 July 2022 All but one of the statewide contests have incumbent Democrats running for reelection, all of whom are expected to best their challengers in the primary and are favored to win reelection in November. Phil Willon, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2022 See More
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up to date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Shafiq Najib, Peoplemag, 11 Sep. 2022 Garrett’s non-response came after four years of ups and downs between the two that didn’t end on the best of notes. Tim Bielik, cleveland, 11 Sep. 2022 To see what everyone else is reading, check out the USA TODAY Best-Selling Books list for this week's best sellers. Barbara Vandenburgh, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2022 The best way to watch any sort of network programming for free on a big screen is with a good HD antenna. Chris Morris, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2022 Finding out the best way to watch every NFL game in 2022 can be a little confusing. Tim Brown | The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 11 Sep. 2022 Slick coffee-table books about landmark sneakers and their advertising campaigns have become best sellers. New York Times, 10 Sep. 2022 The idea is that the best way to close the wealth gap and give people the opportunity to build a more stable life is to provide unrestricted cash payments to some of the most vulnerable Americans. Kurtis Lee, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Sep. 2022 Remote companies say the best way to navigate asynchronous work is to have the most appropriate digital tools for the task and clear communication surrounding them. Danielle Abril, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2022 Adverb
Elordi is best known for his roles as antagonistic jock Nate Jacobs in teen drama Euphoria and swoon-worthy love interest Noah Flynn in The Kissing Booth film franchise. Jessica Wang, EW.com, 12 Sep. 2022 Franklin was best known for her sturdy catalog of R&B and gospel hits, but the file shows her possible affiliation -- both real and perceived -- with Communist and Black liberation organizations was a regular focus for federal agents. Eliott C. Mclaughlin, CNN, 11 Sep. 2022 Not sure what kind of clipper or grinder will work best on your dog? Corinne Sullivan, Woman's Day, 8 Sep. 2022 Officers in the property crimes bureau have been put on patrol, Bower confirmed, but the department is constantly changing schedules to identify which rotations work best. Gloria Rebecca Gomez, The Arizona Republic, 5 Sep. 2022 Colorado blades work best with a slower troll, such as under 2 miles per hour. D'arcy Egan, cleveland, 2 Sep. 2022 For weeks, the show’s producers had been debating which celebrity would best work for the role. Adam B. Vary, Variety, 1 Sep. 2022 Because of their rotary recording surfaces, hard drives work best with larger files that are laid down in contiguous blocks. PCMAG, 26 Aug. 2022 In order to avoid breakouts or dryness, be sure to look into the type of skin that each drops work best with in order to find your perfect fit. Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 24 Aug. 2022 Noun
For Reed, this was her first perfect 10 of her collegiate career—before then, her personal best was a 9.975 on floor. Essence, 26 Jan. 2022 Being at our absolute best may not even equate to wins. San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2022 Maybe the most surprised person in the stadium was Thompson-Herah, who didn’t expect a personal best. Ken Goe For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 21 Aug. 2021 Your personal best was a little bit less than 26 feet. Ben Shpigel, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2021 Meanwhile, Andersen's throw was a mere 2 inches shy of Berry's personal best. Eddie Pells, ajc, 27 June 2021 Shaheed captured the 100 in 11.68 seconds and the 200 in 24.07, the latter a personal best. Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2021 But that 43-6.75 stood until the end, when Morgan topped her own personal best. Tim Bielik, cleveland, 5 June 2021 Summer 2021 doesn’t officially start for another week, but celebrities have already begun wearing their seasonal best. Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 24 May 2021 Verb
Similar to quarantine periods associated with COVID-19, experts noted that universities will once again have to consider how to best support students who are isolating with monkeypox. Arielle Mitropoulos, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2022 Investment firm Hamilton Lane predicts that private markets will best public markets by 300 to 500 basis points every year for the next five years. Karim Nurani, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022 This is not a character who can be beaten by four girls that are looking to best him. Devan Coggan, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2022 And among all voters, the poll found, Biden would best Trump 44% to 41%. Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2022 Sydney attempted to best her brother during games of hockey on the family’s driveway, while Corey tried to score goals against his sister in soccer and lacrosse in the backyard. Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 1 Aug. 2022 But Spotify’s project smartly moves AI music from a lab experiment to a recreational toy, a better fit than trying to best the Beatles with bytes. Bill Hochberg, Forbes, 29 June 2022 And after winning their first-round match against Michael Venus and Alicja Rosolska on Saturday, one reporter asked the duo whether Venus and Jamie were hoping to best her sister Serena Williams and his brother Andy Murray in the tennis tournament. Amethyst Tate, PEOPLE.com, 4 July 2022 The Norwegian climber is attempting to best the record for ascents of all 14 8,000 meter peaks set in 2019 by Nirmal ‘Nims’ Purja. Ben Ayers, Outside Online, 16 May 2022 Auxiliary verb
Similar to quarantine periods associated with COVID-19, experts noted that universities will once again have to consider how to best support students who are isolating with monkeypox. Arielle Mitropoulos, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2022 But Spotify’s project smartly moves AI music from a lab experiment to a recreational toy, a better fit than trying to best the Beatles with bytes. Bill Hochberg, Forbes, 29 June 2022 This is not a character who can be beaten by four girls that are looking to best him. Devan Coggan, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2022 Investment firm Hamilton Lane predicts that private markets will best public markets by 300 to 500 basis points every year for the next five years. Karim Nurani, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022 And among all voters, the poll found, Biden would best Trump 44% to 41%. Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2022 Sydney attempted to best her brother during games of hockey on the family’s driveway, while Corey tried to score goals against his sister in soccer and lacrosse in the backyard. Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 1 Aug. 2022 And after winning their first-round match against Michael Venus and Alicja Rosolska on Saturday, one reporter asked the duo whether Venus and Jamie were hoping to best her sister Serena Williams and his brother Andy Murray in the tennis tournament. Amethyst Tate, PEOPLE.com, 4 July 2022 All but one of the statewide contests have incumbent Democrats running for reelection, all of whom are expected to best their challengers in the primary and are favored to win reelection in November. Phil Willon, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Adjective
Middle English best, beste, going back to Old English betst, best, (as weak adjective) betsta, betesta, going back to Germanic *batista-, superlative degree of the adjective seen in the comparative *batizōn better entry 1, whence also Old Frisian best, bēst "best," Old Saxon betst, best, Old High German bezzisto, Old Icelandic beztr, baztr, Gothic batista
Adverb
Middle English, going back to Old English betst, betest, derivative of betst, best best entry 1
Noun
Middle English, going back to Old English betste, derivative of betst, best best entry 1
Verb
derivative of best entry 1, after better entry 2
Auxiliary verb
by ellipsis from had best
First Known Use
Adjective
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Adverb
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2
Verb
1863, in the meaning defined above
Auxiliary Verb
1897, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of best was before the 12th century Phrases Containing best
adjective
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