Dictionary definition · best
noun
- Canadian physiologist (born in the United States) who assisted F. G. Banting in research leading to the discovery of insulin (1899-1978)
- the supreme effort one can make"they did their best"
- the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others"he could beat the best of them"
verb
- get the better of"the goal was to best the competition"
adjective
- (superlative of ‘good’) having the most positive qualities"the best film of the year"
- (comparative and superlative of ‘well’) wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable"it would be better to speak to him"
adverb
- in a most excellent way or manner"he played best after a couple of martinis"
- it would be sensible"you'd best stay at home"
- from a position of superiority or authority"father knows best"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).