- articles - it is best vs. it is the best - English Language . . .
The word "best" is an adjective, and adjectives do not take articles by themselves Because the noun car is modified by the superlative adjective best, and because this makes the noun car definite in this context, we use the It is best not to do something Here, we have the adjective best, but this adjective is attached to no noun
- Which one is the best vs. which one the best is
"Which one is the best" is obviously a question format, so it makes sense that " which one the best is " should be the correct form This is very good instinct, and you could even argue that the grammar is good, but at best it's unnatural
- What was best vs what was the best? - English Language Learners . . .
In your context, the best relates to {something}, whereas best relates to a course of action Plastic, wood, or metal container? What was the best choice for this purpose? Plastic, wood, or metal container? What was best to choose for this purpose? Either is acceptable, and the practical meaning is the same, but their referents, implicit not explicit, are different
- adverbs - About best , the best , and most - English Language . . .
Both sentences could mean the same thing, however I like you best I like chocolate best, better than anything else can be used when what one is choosing from is not specified I like you the best Between chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry, I like vanilla the best can be used when choosing from some choices
- superlatives - plural + are were + one of the best + - English . . .
Consider the phrase "one of" as a synonym for "among" This way, your sentence reads: " Honda and Toyate are among the best selling cars in the US " I hope this clarifies this particular usage As for the superlative nature, typically in English the meaning of superlative is slightly augmented by the use of determiners
- grammar - It was the best ever vs it is the best ever? - English . . .
So, " It is the best ever " means it's the best of all time, up to the present " It was the best ever " means either it was the best up to that point in time, and a better one may have happened since then, or it includes up to the present
- better vs best - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
The second sentence, as you said, contains a superlative, "best " In English, unlike in some other languages such as Spanish, the superlative does not require a definite article In fact, it would actually sound weird to say, "It is the best to stay here " The second sentence means this: It is better to stay here than anywhere else
- grammar - Like best the best like most the most - English Language . . .
I like chocolate and sweets but i like peanut best = 'correct'👍 and widely used by English speakers even though may be considered as a little informal I like chocolate and sweets but i like peanut the most= 'correct'👍 and more formal
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