: of, relating to, or affecting a particular person : private, individual
: done in person without the intervention of another
: carried on between individuals directly
: a short newspaper paragraph relating to the activities of a person or a group or to personal matters
: a short personal communication in a special column of the classified ads section of a newspaper or periodical
: personal foul
: 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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