What is the meaning of the word "best"?
Definitions:
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(superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities
adjective
- the best film of the year
- the best film of the year
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from a position of superiority or authority
adverb
- father knows best
- father knows best
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in a most excellent way or manner
adverb
- The band played best after a couple of martinis.
- The band played best after a couple of martinis.
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it would be sensible
adverb
- you'd best stay at home
- you'd best stay at home
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the supreme effort one can make
noun
- they did their best
- they did their best
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to get the better of
verb
- The goal was to best the competition.
- The goal was to best the competition.