n (= human being, factor) the best → der/die/das Beste; the best on the bunch (inf) → (noch) der/die/das Beste; his last e book was his best → sein letztes Buch war sein bestes; with the best of intentions → mit den besten Absichten; These are the best of friends → sie sind enge Freunde; he can sing Using the best of these → er kann sic