- difference - What was best vs what was the best? - English Language . . .
In your context, the best relates to {something}, whereas best relates to a course of action Plastic, wood, or metal container? What was the best choice for this purpose? Plastic, wood, or metal container? What was best to choose for this purpose? Either is acceptable, and the practical meaning is the same, but their referents, implicit not explicit, are different
- adverbs - About best , the best , and most - English Language . . .
Both sentences could mean the same thing, however I like you best I like chocolate best, better than anything else can be used when what one is choosing from is not specified I like you the best Between chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry, I like vanilla the best can be used when choosing from some choices
- articles - it is best vs. it is the best - English Language . . .
The word "best" is an adjective, and adjectives do not take articles by themselves Because the noun car is modified by the superlative adjective best, and because this makes the noun car definite in this context, we use the It is best not to do something Here, we have the adjective best, but this adjective is attached to no noun
- expressions - its best - how should it be used? - English Language . . .
It's best that he bought it yesterday or It's good that he bought it yesterday 2a has a quite different meaning, implying that what is being approved of is not that the purchase be made, but that he is the one to make it 3 "It's best (if) he (not) buy it tomorrow " is not a subjunctive form, and some options do not work well
- Way of to for - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
The best way to use "the best way" is to follow it with an infinitive However, this is not the only way to use the phrase; "the best way" can also be followed by of with a gerund: The best way of increasing morale in the workplace is to care about the workers The best way of preventing a heart attack is to both exercise regularly and eat well
- plural forms - Its Im acting in your best interest interests . . .
have someone's best interest (s) at heart to make decisions based on someone's best interests I know she was only doing what would benefit her, but she said she had my best interests at heart And from Oxford Dictionaries, it seems that interests is generally more common in the interests (or interest) of something 2 For the benefit of:
- Would be or will be - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
It indicates items that (with the best understanding) are going to happen Would is a conditional verb form It states that something happens based on something else Sometimes the "something else" is mentioned, sometimes it isn't I will attend the party Means I'm planning to Go to the party I would attend the party
- Best regards vs. Best Regards - English Language Learners Stack . . .
I have been told that I should use "Best regards" in emails However, I also see many native English speakers using "Best Regards" I'm confused which is correct
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