adjective
1.
of the most excellent or desirable type or quality.
"the best midfielder in the country"
synonyms: finest, greatest, top, foremost, leading, pre-eminent, premier, prime, first, chief, principal, supreme, of the highest quality,
superlative, unrivalled, second to none, without equal, nonpareil, unsurpassed, unsurpassable, peerless, matchless, unparalleled, unbeaten, unbeatable, unexcelled, optimum, optimal, ultimate, surpassing, incomparable, ideal, perfect; More
adverb
1.
to the highest degree; most (used with verbs suggesting a desirable action or state or a successful outcome).
"they named the pictures they liked best"
synonyms: most, to the highest/greatest degree
"the food he liked best"
noun
1.
that which is the most excellent,
outstanding, or desirable.
"buy the best you can afford"
synonyms: finest, top, cream, choice, choicest, prime, elite,
crème de la crème, flower, jewel in the crown, nonpareil; More
verbinformal
1.
outwit or get the better of (someone).
"she refused to allow herself to be bested"
synonyms: defeat, beat, get the better of, gain the advantage over, get the upper hand over, outdo, outwit, outsmart, worst, be more than a match for, prevail over, conquer, vanquish, trounce, triumph over;
