best - the supreme effort one can make
Example:- they did their best
best, topper - the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others
Example:- he could beat the best of them
Best, C. H. Best, Charles Herbert Best - Canadian physiologist (born in the United States) who assisted F. G. Banting in research leading to the discovery of insulin (1899-1978)
best, outdo, outflank, scoop, trump - get the better of
Example:- the goal was to best the competition
best - (superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities
Example:- the best film of the year
best, better - (comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable
Example:- it would be better to speak to him
best - it would be sensible
Example:- you'd best stay at home
best - in a most excellent way or manner
Example:- he played best after a couple of martinis
best, better - from a position of superiority or authority
Example:- father knows best