
articles - "it is best" vs. "it is the best" - English Language ...
Jan 2, 2016 · 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 …
"Which one is the best" vs. "which one the best is"
May 25, 2022 · "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 …
definite article - "Most" "best" with or without "the" - English ...
Aug 22, 2020 · I mean here "You are the best at tennis" "and "you are best at tennis", "choose the book you like the best or best" both of them can have different meanings but "most" and …
superlatives - "plural" + are/were + "one" of the best + - English ...
Oct 25, 2016 · Example: Honda and Toyota are one the best selling cars in the US. Is the use of "one" correct in the above sentence since the subject is plural (Honda and Toyota)? I realize i …
"What was best" vs "what was the best"? - English Language …
Oct 18, 2018 · 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, …
How to use "best ever" - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
Nov 8, 2019 · Consider this sentences: This is the best ever song that I've heard. This is the best song ever that I've heard. Which of them is correct? How should we combine "best ever" and a …
"better" vs "best" - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
Jan 18, 2017 · 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 …
Why does "the best of friends" mean what it means?
Nov 27, 2022 · The best of friends literally means the best of all possible friends. So if we say it of two friends, it literally means that the friendship is the best one possible between any two …
word usage - "I did my best" vs "I did the best I could" - English ...
Apr 13, 2017 · In one post, a commenter maintained that the phrases "I did my best" and "I did the best I could" don't mean quite the same thing. If it is true, what is the fine difference between …
how to use “best” as adverb? - English Language Learners Stack …
Apr 2, 2019 · Your example already shows how to use "best" as an adverb. It is also a superlative, like "greatest", or "highest", so just as you would use it as an adjective to show that something …