best

[best]

Definition:
1. Get the better of.
2. Having the most positive qualities.
3. The supreme effort one can make.

Use 'best' in a sentence:

• 1. Biggest doesn't necessarily mean best.
• 2. This wine is best served chilled.
• 3. Mother liked it best when Daniel got money.
• 4. If you want further information the best thing to do is have a word with the driver as you get on the bus.
• 5. They've poached all our best ideas.
• 6. It's not the best place to live if you wish to develop your knowledge and love of mountains.
• 7. Wish him all the best, and tell him we miss him.
• 8. What's the best way to cook trout?
• 9. At best they were effective as antidepressants for no more than four months.
• 10. He was nominated (as) best actor.
• 11. You'd best take a look.
• 12. I'll do my best to find out.
• 13. GPS operates best near the equator.
• 14. He was convinced that doctors and dentists knew best.
• 15. One needs to be a first-class driver to get the best out of that sort of machinery.
• 16. They wanted the very best quality.
• 17. It wasn't her fault, she was trying her best to help.
• 18. It's best if you go now.
• 19. Magda is now married to George Callerby and we are the best of friends.
• 20. This was Henman at his best.
• 21. It was comfortable and cheap: best of all, most of the rent was being paid by two American friends.
• 22. She got out the best china.
• 23. This policy, they say, is at best confused and at worst non-existent.
• 24. Low-heeled comfortable shoes are best.
• 25. A draw seems the best they can hope for.
• 26. He's one of my best friends.
• 27. He'll have the best of care.
• 28. I work best on my own.
• 29. Do whatever seems best to you.
• 30. They've been best friends (= closest friends) since they were children.
• 31. I made sure I was very clean and looking my best.
• 32. The thing I liked best about the show was the music.
• 33. She was one of the best tennis players of her generation.
• 34. She gave him her best winsome smile.
• 35. Miss Blockey was at her best when she played the piano.
• 36. In the long run, it was for the best.
• 37. The older people were left to carry on as best they could.
• 38. James Fox is best known as the author of White Mischief.
• 39. The best we can do is try to stay cool and muddle through.
• 40. He works best in the mornings.
• 41. Which is the best route to take?
• 42. Which one do you like best?
• 43. Which tie do you like best?
• 44. Whatever the circumstances, parents are supposed to know what to do for the best.
• 45. She's far and away the best player.
• 46. Is that your best suit?
• 47. It's the best job in the whole wide world.
• 48. She picked the best cake for herself.
• 49. Painting is best done in daylight.
• 50. They only buy the best.
• 51. It was the best day of my life.
• 52. Those were the best years of my life.
• 53. This model represents the best compromise between price and quality.
• 54. We offer only the best to our clients.
• 55. She instilled in the children the virtues of good hard work, and making the best of what you have.
• 56. Tomatoes grow best in direct sunlight.
• 57. Lighter shades suit you best.
• 58. That's the best movie I've seen in years.
• 59. We want the kids to have the best possible education.
• 60. That's the best movie I've ever seen!
• 61. It's my best ever score.
• 62. They've been best mates since school.