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Definition of: best
(best) adjective
[Superlative of GOOD]
1. Excelling all others in a given quality.
2. Most advantageous, desirable, or serviceable.
3. Most; largest; as, the best part of an hour.
—noun The most excellent thing, part, etc.; the highest degree or state; the utmost.
—adverb [Superlative of WELL]
1. In the most excellent or suitable manner.
2. With the most favorable result.
3. To the utmost degree.
—v.t. To defeat; overcome. [OE betst]
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