n (= particular person, thing) the best → der/die/das Beste; the best on the bunch (inf) → (noch) der/die/das Beste; his very last guide was his best → sein letztes Buch war sein bestes; While using the best of intentions → mit den besten Absichten; They can be the best of buddies → sie sind enge Freunde; he can sing Using the best of the