N (= person, thing) the best → der/die/das Beste; the best of the bunch (inf) → (noch) der/die/das Beste; his past reserve was his best → sein letztes Buch war sein bestes; With all the best of intentions → mit den besten Absichten; they are the best of close friends https://tea08642.mybloglicious.com/47986065/best-no-further-a-mystery