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- difference - What was best vs what was the best? - English Language . . .
On the linked page, best is used as an adverb, modifying the verb knew In that context, the phrase the best can also be used as if it were an adverb The meaning is approximately the same in that case In the following sentence, however, best is an adjective: "What was best?" If we insert the word the, we get a noun phrase, the best You could
- adverbs - About best , the best , and most - English Language . . .
I like you best I like chocolate best, better than anything else can be used when what one is choosing from is not specified I like you the best Between chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry, I like vanilla the best can be used when choosing from some choices
- grammar - Like best the best like most the most - English Language . . .
Everybody in that house knows how to fix cars ,but the oldest brother knows the best Everybody in that house knows how to fix cars, but the oldest brother knows the most All my sisters play volleyball, but María,the youngest, plays best All my sisters play volleyball, but María,the youngest, plays the best ="she does it better than the rest"
- plural forms - Its Im acting in your best interest interests . . .
have someone's (best) interests at heart (=want to help them): He claims he has only my best interests at heart be in someone's something's (best) interest(s) (=bring an advantage or benefit): The president doesn't believe the plan is in the best interest of the company
- Word choice - Way of to for - Way of to for - English Language . . .
The best way to use "the best way" is to follow it with an infinitive However, this is not the only way to use the phrase; "the best way" can also be followed by of with a gerund: The best way of increasing morale in the workplace is to care about the workers The best way of preventing a heart attack is to both exercise regularly and eat well
- Best regards vs. Best Regards - English Language Learners Stack . . .
The rule for formal letters is that only the first word should be capitalized (i e "Best regards") Emails are less formal, so some of the rules are relaxed That's why you're seeing variants from other native English speakers It would never be wrong, however, to continue using "Best regards" for emails Best regards, godel9
- Would be or will be - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
It indicates items that (with the best understanding) are going to happen Would is a conditional verb form It states that something happens based on something else Sometimes the "something else" is mentioned, sometimes it isn't I will attend the party Means I'm planning to Go to the party I would attend the party
- fits or suits my needs? - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
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