Definition of (all) the best
- We wish you all the best in your new job.
: the whole amount, quantity, or extent of
: as much as possible
: every member or individual component of
: wholly, quite
: selected as the best (as at a sport) within an area or organization
: only, exclusively
: the whole number, quantity, or amount : totality
used in such phrases as for all I know, for all I care, and for all the good it does to indicate a lack of knowledge, interest, or effectiveness
: everybody, everything
: the whole of one's possessions, resources, or energy
: other : different : atypical
: isomeric form or variety of (a specified chemical compound)
: being one of a group whose members together constitute a structural unit especially of a language
: superlative of good
: excelling all others
: most productive of good : offering or producing the greatest advantage, utility, or satisfaction
: superlative of well
: in the best (see 1best) way : to greatest advantage
: most
: the best (see 1best) state or part
: one that is best
: the greatest degree of good or excellence
: to get the better of : outdo
: had best (see 2best 1)
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