n (= particular person, thing) the best ? der/die/das Beste; the best in the bunch (inf) ? (noch) der/die/das Beste; his past guide was his best ? sein letztes Buch war sein bestes; With all the best of intentions ? mit den besten Absichten; They can be the best of buddies ? sie sind enge Freunde; he can sing Together with the best of them ? er kan