In that context, the phrase the best can also be used as if it were an adverb I swept aside all obstacles, and this was my very best possible performance I like chocolate best, better than anything else
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Can be used when what one is choosing from is not specified
I like you the best
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. This is the best car in the garage We use articles like the and a before nouns, like car
The word best is an adjective, and adjectives do not take articles by themselves. It was the best ever means either it was the best up to that point in time, and a better one may have happened since then, or it includes up to the present 3 it's best (if) he (not) buy it tomorrow. is not a subjunctive form, and some options do not work well 3a it's best he buy it tomorrow
The verb tense is wrong with 3a
The best of the best Where the second best denotes the collection of best [items], the first best denotes the best one in that collection I would not dare to claim that the best out of the bests. My feeling is that as best as in meaning would be somewhat similar to the expression to the best of one's ability (but i don't think they're completely interchangeable).
Watching soccer is best experienced at the stadium Watching soccer is best at the stadium Hockey is best watched at home Chess is best played with friends
If something is a new york times best seller, the whole five word string is the adjective in use to modify book, although why book is specified is beyond me
I though in order to survive i had to start buying cheap things, spend less and sell the unnecessary things And i said to myself I have to make the best of whatever i have. i. 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 'this is the best [x] ever!' without the 'that i've heard' the second one would be very idiomatic to say in conversation I did my best is all on me
