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best

best

∞ 1.0
Used to tell someone they should do something
  • adverb
  • /bɛst/
: es mejor
  • When handling delicate materials, it's best to wear gloves to avoid damage.

You know what, it's best if we just take a look.

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Examples

  • So I think it's probably best to leave this grease free.

  • Hi, I'm going to show you how best to use liquid and cream highlighters.

  • You know what, it's best if we just take a look.

    Good Mythical Morning

  • What are the things we can do to best provide service to our team?

  • It is sometimes best to leave things alone.

  • There have long been debates about how best to protect and govern speech.

    Stanford

  • They could delay a little bit, but it's best to just get it upfront.

  • If you find yourself in a difficult situation, it's best to ask for help.

  • For successful teamwork, it's best to communicate openly with your colleagues.

Synonyms

to had best
vsbest
  • Archaic
4 6.0

Should do something because it is a good idea

is a general expression used to suggest what is sensible

Idioms

one of the best
405 1.5

Among the top people or things in a group

at best
247 3.5

Only in the best case is the result not very good

best of all
82 2.1

The most important or pleasing thing

best of both worlds
  • Informal
18 3.4

A situation where you enjoy two different good things at the same time

to try our best
18 2.1

To make as much effort as you can to reach a goal

the best policy
11 3.1

To choose the most sensible action in a situation

level best
  • Informal
6 4.4

The most effort you can make

at the best of times
5 6.2

Even when things are at their best, something is still difficult or unpleasant

best of the bunch
  • Informal
4 3.0

The person or thing that is better than all others in a group

best deal in town
1 1.9

An offer with the lowest price or best value in the area

best pleased
1 1.7

Feeling very happy about something

as best one can
1 4.1

To do something as well as you can given the situation

nothing less than the best
1 4.2

Only top quality is acceptable

to put one's best foot forward
6.2

Make a very good impression when you meet someone or start something new

Compounds

best friend
∞ 1.0

A person you trust most and talk to about everything

best man
137 2.4

A man who stands next to the groom and helps him at the wedding

best-known
123 1.9

Most people know it

best-selling
102 2.7

Very popular and bought by many people, like books or albums

best seller
85 2.1

A book or magazine that sells in very large numbers

best option
72 1.3

A choice that is most suitable among other choices

best bet
60 3.7

The choice that is most likely to succeed

best shot
  • Informal
59 3.2

A try using all your effort

second-best
48 3.7

Next in quality or rank after the best

best effort
43 2.4

A strong attempt someone makes to succeed at something

best practice
  • Specialized
40 3.1

A proven way of doing something that gives the best results

best wishes
36 1.0

A warm message wishing someone happiness and success

personal best
11 3.5

A person's best ever result in an activity or sport

best-kept secret
11 4.5

A place or thing only a few people know about that is especially good

best pal
  • Informal
11 1.0

A person who is your closest and most trusted friend

best route
9 2.0

The quickest or easiest way to travel from one place to another

best-laid plan
  • Informal
8 5.4

A careful plan that can still fail

second best
8 1.8

A person or team that finishes second in a competition

Sunday best
6 4.1

Clothes you wear for church or special events

best-loved
5 3.4

Liked more than other things of the same kind

best guy friend
  • Informal
1 3.2

A male friend you feel closest to without any romantic interest

best evidence rule
  • Formal
1 9.0

A rule that requires showing the original document, photo, or recording in court to prove its content

Best Korea
  • Slang
9.5

A joking or sarcastic name people use for North Korea online

best lobang
  • Philippine
9.9

A very good chance to buy something at a low price when shopping

goldarned best day
  • Archaic
9.9

A strong old-fashioned way to say the best day

How Advisable

best
∞ 1.0
advisable
22 3.9
sensible
185 2.7
questionable
162 3.9
unwise
37 3.5
reckless
221 3.6

Surface Forms

best positive
better comparative
best superlative

Etymology

Best used for advice comes from the phrase 'it is best', meaning 'wise', so when people say 'you'd best' they mean 'it would be wise for you to'.