0 of the highest quality, or being the most suitable, pleasing, or effective type of thing or person: --
1 in the most suitable, pleasing, or satisfactory way, or to the greatest degree: --
2 the most excellent in a group of things or people: --
We'll have to spend the night here, so we might as well make the best of it.
Ending a relationship is always hard but in this case it's for the best.
To the best of my knowledge, the chemicals which were found are not dangerous.
I think we've already had the best of the hot weather this summer.
Shall we play the best of five?
We would like to wish you the (very) best of luck on/with your move to France.
There was wonderful food, good company, and, best of all, a jazz band.
I'm not at my best in the morning.
The documentary was an example of investigative journalism at its best.
The food was bland at best, and at worst completely inedible.
I'll call you early next week to set up a lunch date. Can't wait to meet you. Best, Beth Morris
Chris and I are the best of friends (= we are very close friends).
I like all of Hitchcock's films, but I think "Notorious" is the best.
He wanted the best for his children - good schools, a nice house, and trips abroad.
3 to defeat someone in a fight or competition: --
4 of the highest quality, to the greatest degree, in the most effective way, or being the most suitable or pleasing; superlative ofgood orwell: --
The judges will select the best from this year's crop of first novels.
He's one of our best salesmen - in fact I'd say he's the best.
Under what conditions do plants grow best?
I'll have to do some thinking about how best to arrange the books.
We could go now or this afternoon - whatever time suits you best.