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difference - What was best vs what was the best? - English Language . . . On the linked page, best is used as an adverb, modifying the verb knew In that context, the phrase the best can also be used as if it were an adverb The meaning is approximately the same in that case In the following sentence, however, best is an adjective: "What was best?" If we insert the word the, we get a noun phrase, the best You could
adverbs - About best , the best , and most - English Language . . . 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
articles - it is best vs. it is the best - English Language . . . This is the best car in the garage We use articles like the and a before nouns, like car 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
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 When we replace the superlative "the best" with the normal version, we get this:
word choice - his best-seller book or his best-selling book . . . @J R If something is a New York Times Best Seller, the whole five word string is the adjective in use to modify book, although why book is specified is beyond me; perhaps to distinguish it from a "best seller" audio If a book appears on a "Best Seller List*, I guess the generic "best seller book" is okay, but I don't like it much
definite article - Most best with or without the - English . . . However, "You're the best!" as a complete sentence can also be an expression of gratitude, meaning "You're awesome!" - whereas "You're best" rarely if ever has this meaning "Choose the book you like the best " "Choose the book you like best " These mean the same "Choose the book you like the most " "Choose the book you like most" These mean
Word choice - Way of to for - Way of to for - English Language . . . The best way to use "the best way" is to follow it with an infinitive However, this is not the only way to use the phrase; "the best way" can also be followed by of with a gerund: The best way of increasing morale in the workplace is to care about the workers The best way of preventing a heart attack is to both exercise regularly and eat well
Word for describing someone who always gives their best on every job I'm drawing a blank on common words that mean this in a general sense, so I suspect people would use more specific words or phrases Best I've come up with is "stalwart" or "dependable", but neither means what you're asking for, stalwart is quite uncommon and both of them, though mostly positive, are not 100% positive affect I'd say
plural forms - Its Im acting in your best interest interests . . . have someone's (best) interests at heart (=want to help them): He claims he has only my best interests at heart be in someone's something's (best) interest(s) (=bring an advantage or benefit): The president doesn't believe the plan is in the best interest of the company