Best+part
11Best — (b[e^]st), a.; superl. of Good. [AS. besta, best, contr. from betest, betst, betsta; akin to Goth. batists, OHG. pezzisto, G. best, beste, D. best, Icel. beztr, Dan. best, Sw. b[ a]st. This word has no connection in origin with good. See {Better} …
12Best man — Best Best (b[e^]st), a.; superl. of Good. [AS. besta, best, contr. from betest, betst, betsta; akin to Goth. batists, OHG. pezzisto, G. best, beste, D. best, Icel. beztr, Dan. best, Sw. b[ a]st. This word has no connection in origin with good.… …
13best — [best] adj. [ME best, betst < OE betst (akin to Goth batists) < ? IE base * bhad , good > Sans bhadrá ḥ, fortunate, good] 1. superl. of GOOD 2. of the most excellent sort; surpassing all others 3. most suitable, most desirable, most… …
14the best part of — most of. → best …
15part — part1 W1S1 [pa:t US pa:rt] n ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(piece)¦ 2¦(machine/object)¦ 3¦(not all)¦ 4¦(involvement)¦ 5 have a part to play (in something) 6 take part 7 take/have/play no part in something 8 want no part of something 9 the best/better part of… …
16part — 1 noun 1 PIECE OF (C, U) a piece of something such as an object, area, event, or period of time (+ of): The front part of the car was badly damaged. | In parts of Canada, French is the first language. | What part of America do you come from? | I… …
17best — [[t]be̱st[/t]] ♦ 1) Best is the superlative of good. If you want further information the best thing to do is have a word with the driver as you get on the bus... It s not the best place to live if you wish to develop your knowledge and love of… …
18best — /bɛst / (say best) adjective (superlative of good) 1. of the highest quality, excellence, or standing: the best judgement. 2. most advantageous, suitable, or desirable: the best way. 3. largest; most: I haven t seen her for the best part of an… …
19best — I. adjective, superlative of good Etymology: Middle English, from Old English betst; akin to Old English bōt remedy more at better Date: before 12th century 1. excelling all others < the best student > 2. most productive of good ; offering or… …
20part — I [[t]pɑ͟ː(r)t[/t]] NOUN USES, QUANTIFIER USES, AND PHRASES ♦ parts (Please look at category 19 to see if the expression you are looking for is shown under another headword.) 1) N COUNT: usu N of n A part of something is one of the pieces,… …