Definition of beste
1. best [ a ] (superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities
Examples:
"the best film of the year"
"the best solution"
"the best time for planting"
"wore his best suit"
(The Atlanta Constitution...)
The grand_jury commented on a number of other topics , among them the Atlanta and Fulton_County purchasing_departments which it said `` are well operated and follow generally accepted practices which inure to the best interest of both governments '' .
(The Dallas Morning News,...)
Texas leads in per game rushing averages , 355 yards , and passing 149 ( to Baylor 's 126 ) , but idle Baylor has the best defensive record ( 187.5 yards per game to Texas ' 189 ) .
A+M has the best defense against passes , 34.7 yards per game .
(The New York Times,...)
The world 's best golfer , shooting below par , came to the last hole of the opening round of the Los_Angeles_open with every intention of delivering a final crusher .
(St. Louis Post-Dispatch,...)
His best years were 1954 when he hit .345 with 41 homers and '55 when he belted 51 home_runs , drove_in 127 and stole 24 bases .
Synonyms best Related Terms worst superlative optimum record finest greatest first first champion most_advantageous good second-best record-breaking superfine unsurpassable primo unexcelled good superior top incomparable2. best [ r ] in a most excellent way or manner
Examples:
"he played best after a couple of martinis"
(Norman Kent, "The Watercolor Art of Roy M. Mason"...)
Out of this background of hunting and fishing , it was only natural that Roy first painted subjects he knew best : hunters in the field , fishermen in the stream , ducks and geese on_the_wing - almost always against a vast backdrop of weather landscape .
(John R. Sargent, "Where To Aim Your Planning for Bigger...)
Have you carefully examined the selling techniques which best suit your products ?
In your sales_force , will a smaller number of higher-priced , high quality salesmen serve you best , or can you make_out better with a larger number of lower paid salesmen ?
(David Boroff, "Jewish Teen-Age Culture"...)
Under pressure from parents , the majority of Brooklyn_College girls major in education since that co-ordinates best with marriage plans - limited graduate study requirement and convenient working hours .
(Public Papers of the Presidents of the U.S. D. D....)
The growing communications needs of this new State can best be met , as they have in other States , through the operation and development of such facilities by private enterprise .
Synonyms best3. best [ n ] the supreme effort one can make
Examples: : "they did their best"
(The Sun, [Baltimore],...)
When he was inducted into the Army at Fort_Knox_, Ky. , Hansen 's weight had dropped to 180 - `` too light for me to be at my best '' he said .
Synonyms best Related Terms worst attempt4. best [ r ] it would be sensible
Examples:
"you'd best stay at home"
(W. H. Gass, "The Pedersen Kid," in The...)
`` You 'd best get that whisky '' .
Synonyms best5. best [ n ] the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others
Examples:
"he could beat the best of them"
6. best [ v ] get the better of
Examples:
"the goal was to best the competition"
(Richard Tiernan, "Land of the Silver Dollar,"...)
She sat_down and played two slots at_once , looking grim , as if bested by mechanical_devices , and Owen felt sorry_for the lay-sisters depending_on her support .
Synonyms best outflank trump scoop outdo Related Terms beat outmaneuver7. best [ n ] Canadian physiologist (born in the United States) who assisted F. G. Banting in research leading to the discovery of insulin (1899-1978)
Synonyms c._h._best charles_herbert_best best Related Terms physiologist8. Best [ n ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 737
Synonyms Best9. best [ r ] from a position of superiority or authority
Examples:
"father knows best"
"I know better."
10. best [ a ] (comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable
Examples:
"it would be better to speak to him"
"the White House thought it best not to respond"
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