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Meanings of best in English

Catalan
millor
Spanish
mejor

The person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others.

millor
Portuguese
superar
Catalan
triomfar
Spanish
superar

Get the better of.

superar
Portuguese
melhor
Catalan
millor
Spanish
mejor

(Superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities.

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melhor

(Comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable.

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Usage of best in English
1
However, a tax is not the best way to address this problem.
The Irish Times
2
Community Health said the latest bid was its best and final offer.
Reuters
3
McVey told Sky News: I believe parents know best for their children.
The Guardian
4
A good example of that, maybe the best example, is the N-word.
The Guardian
5
I decided that calling Crawford-despitethe consequences-wasmy best course of action.
Extracurricular activities
6
The sector is up 14 percent, the second best performing in Europe.
Reuters
7
The best way to move forward is to simply stay on course.
Disciple of the dog
8
They'll be able to address problems and advise the best way forward.
The South African
9
Umajin took home prizes for best software product and best technology solution.
Radio NZ
10
Year on year, London cabs are voted the best in the world.
The Guardian
11
Come and see my latest effort- Ithinkit's my best work yet.
The last illusion
12
The best hope of happiness is helping families resolve problems from birth.
The Guardian
13
Laying charges is not always the best solution for the animals' future.
Radio NZ
14
At times of great stress, comfort food and fast food are best.
Radio NZ
15
I think the best evidence-where your president is right-is about jobs creation.
Forbes
16
The two governments have created the best possible conditions for a deal.
The Irish Times
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Best through the time
Best across language varieties
South Africa
Common
Australia
Common
Ireland
Common
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