From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
best
adv 1: in a most excellent way or manner; "he played best after
a couple of martinis"
2: it would be sensible; "you'd best stay at home"
3: from a position of superiority or authority; "father knows
best"; "I know better." [syn: better, best]
adj 1: (superlative of `good') having the most positive
qualities; "the best film of the year"; "the best
solution"; "the best time for planting"; "wore his best
suit" [ant: worst]
2: (comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more
advantageous and hence advisable; "it would be better to
speak to him"; "the White House thought it best not to
respond" [syn: better(p), best(p)]
n 1: the supreme effort one can make; "they did their best"
[ant: worst]
2: the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who
tops all others; "he could beat the best of them" [syn:
best, topper]
3: Canadian physiologist (born in the United States) who
assisted F. G. Banting in research leading to the discovery
of insulin (1899-1978) [syn: Best, C. H. Best, Charles
Herbert Best]
v 1: get the better of; "the goal was to best the competition"
[syn: outdo, outflank, trump, best, scoop]