Main Entry:

¹best

Pronunciation:

\ˈbest\

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

Middle English, from Old English betst; akin to Old English bōt remedy — more at better

Date:

before 12th century

superlative of good

1: excelling all others <the best student>2: most productive of good : offering or producing the greatest advantage, utility, or satisfaction <what is the best thing to do>3: most, largest <it rained for the best part of their vacation>