Main entry: best
Definition: the supreme effort one can make
Usage: they did their best
Definition: the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others
Usage: he could beat the best of them
Main entry: Charles Herbert Best, C. H. Best, Best
Definition: Canadian physiologist (born in the United States) who assisted F. G. Banting in research leading to the discovery of insulin (1899-1978)
Main entry: scoop, trump, outdo, outflank, best
Definition: get the better of
Usage: the goal was to best the competition
Definition: (comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable
Usage: it would be better to speak to him; the White House thought it best not to respond
Main entry: best
Definition: (superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities
Usage: the best film of the year; the best solution; the best time for planting; wore his best suit
Main entry: best
Definition: it would be sensible
Usage: you'd best stay at home
Main entry: best
Definition: in a most excellent way or manner
Usage: he played best after a couple of martinis
Definition: from a position of superiority or authority
Usage: father knows best; I know better.