n (= person, factor) the best → der/die/das Beste; the best in the bunch (inf) → (noch) der/die/das Beste; his past guide was his best → sein letztes Buch war sein bestes; Using the best of intentions → mit den besten Absichten; They can be the best of mates → sie sind enge Freunde; he can sing Along with the best of them → er kann sich