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bests
noun(best)Canadian physiologist (born in the United States) who assisted F. G. Banting in research leading to the discovery of insulin (1899-1978)
Synonyms: c. h. best, charles herbert best,
bests
adjective(best)(comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable
Synonyms: better,
Examples:
The White House thought it best not to respond.
bests
adverb(best)from a position of superiority or authority
Synonyms: better,
Examples:
Father knows best.
bests
noun(best)the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others
Synonyms: topper,
Examples:
He could beat the best of them.
bests
verb(best)get the better of
Examples:
The goal was to best the competition.
bests
adjective(best)(superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities
Antonyms: worst,
Examples:
The best film of the year.
The best solution.
The best time for planting.
Wore his best suit.
The best solution.
The best time for planting.
Wore his best suit.