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1best Listen to audio/ˈbɛst/ adjective
superlative form of 1good or of 2well
1 a : better than all others in quality or value
You should wear your best clothes tonight. He took us to the (very) best restaurants in the city. We ate the best food and drank the best wines. You're our best customers. His modesty and sense of humor are his best qualities. Is that your best offer? I've had the best time with you! [=I've had a very enjoyable time with you] The best [=most valuable] things in life are free. Which of these do you think tastes best? Mary sends you her very best wishes/regards. He's my best friend. [=my closest/dearest friend] = He and I are best friends.
b : most skillful, talented, or successful
She's the best student in her class. He won the award for best actor in a drama. the team's best player
2 : most appropriate, useful, or helpful
She truly believes that this is the best way to solve the problem. She's the team's best hope/chance for a medal. She thought waiting was best. = She thought that the best thing to do was to wait. = She thought that it was best to wait. It's best to leave early if you want to be sure of arriving on time. We want to do what's best for you. He's the best man for the job. You should do whatever you think is the best thing to do. = You should do whatever you think best. We're making the best possible use of these materials.
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.
The machine is easy to use, easy to clean, and best of all, it's absolutely free when you order these books.
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.
The shortstop is the best player on the team, and the catcher is the next best player. We can't see each other often, but calling each other on the telephone is the next best thing.
on your best behavior
If you are on your best behavior you are behaving very politely and well.
Remember to be on your best behavior with your grandmother. The children promised to be on their best behavior.

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