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  1. articles - "it is best" vs. "it is the best" - English Language ...

    Jan 2, 2016 · 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 …

  2. difference - "What was best" vs "what was the best"? - English …

    Oct 18, 2018 · 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, …

  3. adverbs - About "best" , "the best" , and "most" - English …

    Oct 20, 2016 · 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 …

  4. expressions - "it's best" - how should it be used? - English …

    Dec 8, 2020 · 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 …

  5. "Best regards" vs. "Best Regards" - English Language Learners …

    Dec 28, 2013 · 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.

  6. "Which one is the best" vs. "which one the best is"

    May 25, 2022 · "Which one is the best" is obviously a question format, so it makes sense that " which one the best is " should be the correct form. This is very good instinct, and you could …

  7. Salutation of business letter when recipient is unknown

    Aug 16, 2013 · In writing business letters, when we don't know the name of whom we are writing to which words are better to use? Can we use "To whom it may concern"?

  8. grammar - Like best/the best like most/the most - English …

    I like chocolate and sweets but i like peanut best.= 'correct'👍 and widely used by English speakers even though may be considered as a little informal. I like chocolate and sweets but i like …

  9. How can I apologize and promise that a mistake won't happen …

    Steve's suggestion is the best, but if you want to apologise in a more formal way, then: I deeply regret what occurred, and I promise that I will make every effort and do everything in my power …

  10. word usage - "I did my best" vs "I did the best I could" - English ...

    Apr 13, 2017 · In one post, a commenter maintained that the phrases "I did my best" and "I did the best I could" don't mean quite the same thing. If it is true, what is the fine difference between …