best

1. (superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities (synset 300229099)
   "the best film of the year"; "the best solution"; "the best time for planting"; "wore his best suit"
   also:

   • incomparable, uncomparable - such that comparison is impossible; unsuitable for comparison or lacking features that can be compared
   • good - having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
   • superior - of high or superior quality or performance
   • top - situated at the top or highest position
   domain usage: superlative - an exaggerated expression (usually of praise)
   similar to:

   • champion, prizewinning - holding first place in a contest
   • high-grade, top-grade, top-quality - surpassing in quality
   • first, foremost, world-class - ranking above all others
   • go-to-meeting, sunday-go-to-meeting - used of clothing
   • optimal, optimum - most desirable possible under a restriction expressed or implied
   • primo - the best of its kind
   • record-breaking - surpassing any previously established record
   • second-best - next to the best
   • superfine - (used especially of merchandise) very fine in quality
   • unexceeded, unexcelled, unsurpassed - not capable of being improved on
   • unsurpassable - not to be exceeded
2. (comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable (synset 300067988)
   "it would be better to speak to him"; "the White House thought it best not to respond"
   domain usage: comparative, comparative degree - the comparative form of an adjective or adverb
   similar to: advisable - worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise
   same as: better

1. The supreme effort one can make (synset 100128351)
   "they did their best"
   is a type of: attempt, effort, endeavor, endeavour, try - earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
2. The person who is most outstanding or excellent;
   Someone who tops all others (synset 109870573)
   "he could beat the best of them"
   is a type of: individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul - a human being
   same as: topper
3. Canadian physiologist (born in the United States) who assisted F. G. Banting in research leading to the discovery of insulin (1899-1978) (synset 110869645)
   is an instance of: physiologist - a biologist specializing in physiology
   same as: c. h. best, charles herbert best

1. In a most excellent way or manner (synset 400189649)
   "he played best after a couple of martinis"
2. It would be sensible (synset 400189569)
   "you'd best stay at home"
3. From a position of superiority or authority (synset 400512379)
   "father knows best"; "I know better."
   same as: better

1. Get the better of (synset 201111670)
   "the goal was to best the competition"
   is a type of: beat, beat out, crush, shell, trounce, vanquish - come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
   subtypes: outmaneuver, outmanoeuvre, outsmart - defeat by more skillful maneuvering
   same as: outdo, outflank, scoop, trump

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