N (= particular person, issue) the best → der/die/das Beste; the best of the bunch (inf) → (noch) der/die/das Beste; his past guide was his best → sein letztes Buch war sein bestes; with the best of intentions → mit den besten Absichten; They can be the best of friends https://goo.gl/maps/4n1J31u6uuphv4qV9