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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. difference - "What was best" vs "what was the best"? - English …

    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, …

  3. "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 …

  4. 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 …

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

    Oct 20, 2016 · About "best" , "the best" , and "most" Ask Question Asked 9 years, 1 month ago Modified 9 years, 1 month ago

  6. To the best or To best? - English Language Learners Stack Exchange

    Feb 17, 2018 · The definite article "the" is needed here. When using superlatives, "the" is natually used, since the superlative identifies a single example The fastest car is the Bugatti Maths is …

  7. expressions - "it's best" - how should it be used? - English …

    Dec 8, 2020 · It's best that he bought it yesterday. or It's good that he bought it yesterday. 2a has a quite different meaning, implying that what is being approved of is not that the purchase be …

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

    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 could put "two" or...

  9. usage - What's the meaning of "for the best"? - English Language ...

    Well there a couple of things happening in the sentences cited. First whoever "he" is seems to have suffered some sort of misfortune. Second the writer is obviously very religious and has …

  10. word choice - English Language Learners Stack Exchange

    However, it sounds a little unusual to mention the other subjects, since they are irrelevant to you liking botany. It sounds more natural to actually draw the comparison: I like botany. Among all …