Words / A1

BEST/best/

Good, better, best: best is number one, better than all the others. Say the best café and my best friend. Better is one step up and best is the top, so do not say “more best.”

Meaning

Better than all the others.

Examples

• “This is the best coffee in town.”
• “She is my best friend.”
• “That was the best film this year.”

Good to know

the best + noun. Scale: good → better → best.

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