n (= particular person, factor) the best ? der/die/das Beste; the best of your bunch (inf) ? (noch) der/die/das Beste; his previous guide was his best ? sein letztes Buch war sein bestes; with the best of intentions ? mit den besten Absichten; they are the best of friends ? sie sind enge Freunde; he can sing Together with the best of these ? er kan