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Best

adjective

(superlative of 'good') having the most positive qualities. "The best solution" , "The best time for planting" , "Wore his best suit"

(comparative and superlative of 'well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable. Synonym: better. "The White House thought it best not to respond"

adverb

In a most excellent way or manner.

It would be sensible.

From a position of superiority or authority. Synonym: better. "I know better."

noun

The supreme effort one can make.

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

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.

verb

Get the better of. Synonyms: outdo, outflank, scoop, trump.

Good

adjective

(compar. better; superl. best)

Having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified. "A good report card" , "When she was good she was very very good" , "A good knife is one good for cutting" , "This stump will make a good picnic table" , "A good check" , "A good joke" , "A good exterior paint" , "A good secretary" , "A good dress for the office"

Having the normally expected amount. Synonym: full. "Gives good measure" , "A good mile from here"

Morally admirable.

Deserving of esteem and respect. Synonyms: estimable, honorable, respectable. "Ruined the family's good name"

Promoting or enhancing well-being. Synonym: beneficial. "The beneficial effects of a temperate climate" , "The experience was good for her"

Agreeable or pleasing. "Good manners"

Of moral excellence. Synonyms: just, upright. "A just cause" , "An upright and respectable man"

Having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude. Synonyms: adept, expert, practiced, proficient, skilful, skillful. "An adept juggler" , "An expert job" , "A good mechanic" , "A practiced marksman" , "A proficient engineer" , "A lesser-known but no less skillful composer" , "The effect was achieved by skillful retouching"

Thorough. "Gave the house a good cleaning"

10.

With or in a close or intimate relationship. Synonyms: dear, near. "My sisters and brothers are near and dear"

11.

Financially sound. Synonyms: dependable, safe, secure. "A secure investment"

12.

Most suitable or right for a particular purpose. Synonyms: right, ripe. "The right time to act" , "The time is ripe for great sociological changes"

13.

Resulting favorably. Synonym: well. "It is good that you stayed" , "It is well that no one saw you" , "All's well that ends well"

14.

Exerting force or influence. Synonyms: effective, in effect, in force. "A warranty good for two years" , "The law is already in effect (or in force)"

15.

Capable of pleasing.

16.

Appealing to the mind. Synonym: serious. "A serious book"

17.

In excellent physical condition. Synonym: sound. "I still have one good leg" , "A sound mind in a sound body"

18.

Tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health. Synonym: salutary. "A good night's sleep" , "The salutary influence of pure air"

19.

Not forged. Synonym: honest.

20.

Not left to spoil. Synonyms: undecomposed, unspoiled, unspoilt.

21.

Generally admired.

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