best
1. best \'best\ aj [bme, fr. OE betst; akin to OE bo-t remedy] superlative
of GOOD 1: excelling all others 2: most productive of good or of
advantage, utility, or satisfaction 3: LARGEST, MOST
2. best av superlative of WELL 1: in the best way 2: MOST
3. best n 1: the best state or part 2: one that is best {the ~ falls
short} 3: one's maximum effort {do your ~} 4: best clothes
4. best vt : to get the better of : OUTDO
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