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  1. 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 …

  2. "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 …

  3. "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, …

  4. adverbs - About "best" , "the best" , and "most" - English …

    Oct 20, 2016 · Both sentences could mean the same thing, however I like you best. I like chocolate best, better than anything else can be used when what one is choosing from is not …

  5. 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 …

  6. superlatives - "plural" + are/were + "one" of the best + - English ...

    Oct 25, 2016 · Consider the phrase "one of" as a synonym for "among". This way, your sentence reads: " Honda and Toyate are among the best selling cars in the US " I hope this clarifies this …

  7. grammar - It was the best ever vs it is the best ever? - English ...

    May 29, 2023 · So, " It is the best ever " means it's the best of all time, up to the present. " It was the best ever " means either it was the best up to that point in time, and a better one may have …

  8. "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 …

  9. grammar - Like best/the best like most/the most - English …

    I like chocolate and sweets but i like peanut best.= 'correct'👍 and widely used by English speakers even though may be considered as a little informal. I like chocolate and sweets but i like …

  10. 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 …