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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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                        Common
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