aʊtˈdu

skuːp (comparative and superlative of ‘well’) wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable it would be better to speak to him the White House thought it best not to respond the supreme effort one can make they did their best it would be sensible you'd best stay at home in a most excellent way or manner he played best after a couple of martinis (superlative of ‘good’) having the most positive qualities the best film of the year the best solution the best time for planting wore his best suit from a position of superiority or authority father knows best I know better. get the better of the goal was to best the competition the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others he could beat the best of them