best (
http://definr.com/best)
adj 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" [ant:
worst]
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" [syn:
better(p),
best(p)]
n 1: the supreme effort one can make: "they did their best" [ant:
worst]
2: the person who is most outstanding or excellent; "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) [syn:
Best,
C. H. Best,
Charles Herbert Best]
adv 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." [syn:
better]
v : get the better of [syn:
outdo,
outflank,
trump,
scoop]