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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 the …

  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, wood, …

  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 even argue that …

  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 Language ...

    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 the most …

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

    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 made, but that …

  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 the opinion …

  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 the subjects, …