BEST


Meaning of BEST in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' best

Function: adjective

superlative of good

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English betst; akin to Old English b ō t remedy ― more at BETTER

Date: before 12th century

1 : excelling all others <the best student>

2 : most productive of good : offering or producing the greatest advantage, utility, or satisfaction <what is the best thing to do>

3 : MOST , LARGEST <it rained for the best part of their vacation>

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.