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>