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.
Exemples
3 sur 5She is my best friend and we tell each other everything.
She is my closest and most trusted companion.
We aim to provide the best possible service to our clients.
Our goal is to offer the highest quality assistance to our customers.
That was the best pizza I have ever eaten!
That pizza was more delicious than any other I have tasted.
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of the 'st' at the end of 'best' as standing for 'Super Top'.
Quiz rapide
This is ____ movie I have seen this year!
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : the best
Exemples
She is my best friend and we tell each other everything.
everydayShe is my closest and most trusted companion.
We aim to provide the best possible service to our clients.
formalOur goal is to offer the highest quality assistance to our customers.
That was the best pizza I have ever eaten!
informalThat pizza was more delicious than any other I have tasted.
The best approach to this scientific problem requires further data.
academicThe most effective method for solving this issue needs more information.
Our best performance was recorded during the final quarter of the year.
businessOur highest level of achievement happened in the last three months.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
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.
Souvent confondu avec
Better is used to compare two things, while best is used to compare three or more.
Most is the superlative for long adjectives, whereas best is the unique superlative form for good.
Notes d'usage
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'.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often say 'the most good' instead of 'the best'. Another mistake is forgetting to use the definite article 'the' before the word.
Astuce mémo
Think of the 'st' at the end of 'best' as standing for 'Super Top'.
Origine du mot
Derived from Old English 'betst', which is of Germanic origin and related to the word 'boot' meaning 'remedy' or 'profit'.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In many English-speaking cultures, there is a strong emphasis on being 'the best' in competitive fields like sports, education, and business.
Quiz rapide
This is ____ movie I have seen this year!
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : the best
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