[ adjective ]
■ (comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable
e.g.)
・it would be better to speak to him
・the White House thought it best not to respond
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best
,
better
[ noun ]
■ the supreme effort one can make
e.g.)
・they did their best
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best
[ adjective ]
■ (superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities
e.g.)
・the best film of the year
・the best solution
・the best time for planting
・wore his best suit
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best
[ noun ]
■ a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat
→
vest
,
waistcoat
[ noun ]
■ the person who is most outstanding or excellent
■ someone who tops all others
e.g.)
・he could beat the best of them
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best
,
topper
[ noun ]
■ Canadian physiologist (born in the United States) who assisted F. G. Banting in research leading to the discovery of insulin (1899-1978)
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best
,
c. h. best
,
charles herbert best
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