adjective
Henry VIII was the best rider, the best lance, and the best archer in England
Which of your brothers is the best to you?
We want the best person to fill the job
She had travelled the best part of the way by ship
He associates only with those he considers to be the best people
noun
The best is yet to come
He was all decked out in his Sunday best
He did his best but it wasn't enough to win
adverb
All the children performed well, but Alice performed best
He who laughs last laughs best
verb
He was bested in three falls out of four
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