n (= particular person, detail) the best ? der/die/das Beste; the best from the bunch (inf) ? (noch) der/die/das Beste; his previous e book was his best ? sein letztes Buch war sein bestes; with the best of intentions ? mit den besten Absichten; These are the best of close friends ? sie sind enge Freunde; he can sing Along with the best of these ?