BEST


Meaning of BEST in English

n.

Function: noun

Inflected Form: plural best

Date: before 12th century

1 : the best state or part

2 : one that is best <the best falls short>

3 : the greatest degree of good or excellence

4 a : one's maximum effort <do your best > b : a best performance or achievement <ran a new personal best >

5 : best clothes <Sunday best >

– at best : under the most favorable circumstances

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