How to Use "Best" with Example Sentences

best (adj): better than everything else

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Used with verbs:

"Your idea is the best."
(be: is/am/are, seems, sounds, looks)

"He is considered the best soccer player in the world."
(be + considered, be + thought to be, be + deemed)

Used with adverbs:

"I bought the very best suit I could afford."
(very, absolute)

"This painting is by far the best of his work."
(by far, easily)

Used with prepositions:

"In your family, who is the best at math?"
(at, in)

"We think this is best for our family."
(for)

Used with nouns:

"This is the best part of the movie."
(part)

"Your charm is your best asset."
(asset)

"She wore her best clothes."
(clothes, shoes)

"I can only give you my best guess."
(guess, estimate)

"He has been my best friend since childhood."
(friend)

"I'm only thinking of your best interests."
(interests)

"Give your mother my best regards."
(regards, wishes)