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How to pronounce best
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What does best mean?
nounThe supreme effort one can make, or has made.
“My personal best in that race is eighteen minutes, four seconds.”
One's best behavior.
“I was somewhat distant lately, and my lady promised me head every Tuesday of the week when I’m nice to her, so I better be on my best.”
The person (or persons; or thing or things) that is (are) most excellent.
“I love it so much! It's the best.”
verbTo surpass in skill or achievement.
To beat in a contest.
“"You did not win because I was sloppy. You bested me, Uncle. I've never seen you fight like that before.””
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