Meaning

• The supreme effort one can make, or has made.

  "I did my best."

• One's best behavior.

  "I was somewhat distant lately, and my lady promised me head every Tuesday of the week when I'm nice to her, so I better be on my best."

• The person (or persons; or thing or things) that is (are) most excellent.

Meaning

• To surpass in skill or achievement.

• To beat in a contest

Meaning

• Most; largest.

  "Unpacking took the best part of a week."

• Most superior; most favorable.

  "In my opinion, mushrooms are the best pizza toppings."

Meaning

• (of people)

• (of capabilities)

• (properties and qualities)

• (when with and) Very, extremely. See good and.

  "The soup is good and hot."

• Holy (especially when capitalized) .

  "Good Friday"

• (of quantities)

Meaning

• (manner) Accurately, competently, satisfactorily.

  "He does his job well."

• (manner) Completely, fully.

  "We’re well beat now."

• (degree) To a significant degree.

  "That author is well known."

• (degree) Very (as a general-purpose intensifier).

• In a desirable manner; so as one could wish; satisfactorily; favourably; advantageously.