Best

best, adj. (serves as superl. of Good ) good in the highest degree: first: highest: most excellent.— n. one's utmost endeavour: the highest perfection.— adv. ( superl. of Well ) in the highest degree: in the best manner.— v.t. ( coll. ) to get the better of.— Best man and Best maid , the groomsman and bridesmaid at a wedding.— At the best , or At best , in the best po ible way, at most after every allowance is made; For the best , with the best intentions; I were best = it were best for me .— To have the best of it , to gain the advantage in a contest; To make the best of one's way , to go by the best po ible road; To put one's best foot foremost , to do the best, or to make the best show, one can. [A.S. betst , betest . See Better .]