Something (usually a book) which sells very many copies. The best book on the subject; the best (that) I can do; She is my best friend; Which method is (the) best? → vinca il migliore! → la cosa più bella di lei è…the best thing to do is …

In a most excellent way; most creditably or advantageously. uncountable well2 /wɛl/USA pronunciation n. Idioms well•ness, n. Bet•ter1 /ˈbɛtɚ/USA pronunciation adj. comparative form of good.adv., comparative form of well. v. n. But that this is evidently absurd is clear from other arts and sciences; for with respect to musicians who play on the flute together, the best flute is not given to him who is of the best family, for he will play never the better for that, but the best instrument ought to be given to him who is the best artist.

Old English betst; related to Gothic batista, Old High German bezzist Make the best of to cope as well as possible in the unfavourable circumstances of (often tesco casino in the phrases make the best of a bad job, make the best of it) As best one can as best one may as effectively as possible within one’s limitations We’ll have to spend the night here, so we might as well make the best of it.