n (= human being, factor) the best ? der/die/das Beste; the best on the bunch (inf) ? (noch) der/die/das Beste; his very last reserve was his best ? sein letztes Buch war sein bestes; Using the best of intentions ? mit den besten Absichten; They may be the best of close friends ? sie sind enge Freunde; he can sing Along with the best of these ? er