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• adjective
Of the most excellent, effective, or desirable type or quality; serving as the superlative of 'good'.
"She was widely recognized as the best architect in the firm."
Most enjoyable, happiest, or most advantageous for a particular purpose or situation.
"Taking the early train is the best option if we want to avoid rush-hour traffic."
• adverb
To the highest degree; most (serving as the superlative of 'well').
"Of all the classical composers we studied this semester, I like Mozart best."
In the most excellent, effective, or suitable manner or way.
"This delicate fabric is best washed by hand in cold water."
• noun
That which is of the highest quality, excellence, or standing, or the greatest effort that one can produce.
"Even when the project faced unexpected delays, the team gave their very best to meet the deadline."
One's finest or most formal clothes, kept for special occasions.
"The children were dressed in their Sunday best for the family portrait."
• verb
To outwit, outperform, or get the better of someone in a competition, argument, or contest.
"The young grandmaster bested the defending champion in the final round of the chess tournament."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'betst', contracted from 'betest', the superlative degree of 'bōt' (remedy, advantage), descending from Proto-Germanic '*batistaz' (most good).