We use “best” to say something or someone is better than all others in a group. It means highest quality or most skillful. It is often used to show something is the top choice.
She is the best player on the team.
This is the best book I have read.
As a noun, “best” means the most suitable or perfect thing you can have or do. It is what works best or is the most helpful in a situation.
You should do your best every day.
Finding the best for you is important.
As a verb, “best” means to do better than another person or group. It shows winning or beating in a contest or challenge.
He bested his opponent in the race.
They bested all other teams easily.
“Best” can mean the highest mark or score achieved. It is used when talking about records or performance levels.
She set a new best in running.
The best time was ten seconds.
In letters or emails, “best” is a short form of wishing someone well. It means good thoughts or kind wishes at the end of a message.
Best wishes for a happy birthday.
I send my best to your family.
Used as a verb, “best” means to do better than a previous score, effort, or achievement. It means to go beyond what was done before.
She bested her last score today.
They bested the records once again.
“Best” can be used alone at the end of a letter or message to say you are wishing the best for the person you write to. It is short and polite.
Best, John
All the best for your exam.
As an adverb, “best” means to do something in the most effective or favorable way. It shows the highest degree of effort or ability.
Try your best to finish it soon.
He behaved best under pressure.
