A2 adjective Neutral #433 más común

best

/best/

The superlative form of 'good,' describing something that is of the highest quality, excellence, or effectiveness compared to all others in a group. It is used to identify the top-ranking item or person in a specific category.

Ejemplos

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1

She is my best friend and we tell each other everything.

She is my closest and most trusted companion.

2

We aim to provide the best possible service to our clients.

Our goal is to offer the highest quality assistance to our customers.

3

That was the best pizza I have ever eaten!

That pizza was more delicious than any other I have tasted.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
best
Verb
best
Adverbio
best
Adjetivo
best
Relacionado
betterment
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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'st' at the end of 'best' as standing for 'Super Top'.

Quiz rápido

This is ____ movie I have seen this year!

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: the best

Ejemplos

1

She is my best friend and we tell each other everything.

everyday

She is my closest and most trusted companion.

2

We aim to provide the best possible service to our clients.

formal

Our goal is to offer the highest quality assistance to our customers.

3

That was the best pizza I have ever eaten!

informal

That pizza was more delicious than any other I have tasted.

4

The best approach to this scientific problem requires further data.

academic

The most effective method for solving this issue needs more information.

5

Our best performance was recorded during the final quarter of the year.

business

Our highest level of achievement happened in the last three months.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
best
Verb
best
Adverbio
best
Adjetivo
best
Relacionado
betterment

Colocaciones comunes

best friend A person's closest companion.
best effort A person's greatest attempt to do something.
best practice The most effective way of doing something in a professional field.
best interest The thing that is most beneficial for someone.
best seller A product that is extremely popular and sells in large quantities.

Frases Comunes

at its best

In its most excellent or typical state.

the best of both worlds

A situation where you can enjoy the advantages of two very different things.

do your best

To try as hard as you can.

Se confunde a menudo con

best vs better

Better is used to compare two things, while best is used to compare three or more.

best vs most

Most is the superlative for long adjectives, whereas best is the unique superlative form for good.

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Notas de uso

Always use 'the' before 'best' when it is used as a superlative adjective. It can also function as a noun meaning 'the most excellent thing' or a verb meaning 'to defeat'.

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Errores comunes

Learners often say 'the most good' instead of 'the best'. Another mistake is forgetting to use the definite article 'the' before the word.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'st' at the end of 'best' as standing for 'Super Top'.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from Old English 'betst', which is of Germanic origin and related to the word 'boot' meaning 'remedy' or 'profit'.

Patrones gramaticales

Usually preceded by the definite article 'the'. Followed by 'in' or 'of' to define the group being compared. Can be used after possessive adjectives like 'my', 'your', or 'his'.
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Contexto cultural

In many English-speaking cultures, there is a strong emphasis on being 'the best' in competitive fields like sports, education, and business.

Quiz rápido

This is ____ movie I have seen this year!

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: the best

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