This explains why 'least worst' is logically absurd, yet it accepts 'least bad'. Does 'least bad' = best? Is this adjective grammatically valid? It sounds wrong and superfluous. If "more/most good...

To the best of your knowledge and belief, are you aware of any contract or agreement with your current employer (or other company), such as a non-competition or non-disclosure agreement, that impact or …

One of my colleagues (not a native English speaker) always ends his emails like this: Bests Mike I guess he means Best regards with Bests. Could someone help explain?

The point isn't that the phrase "the only" always means "the best" when prefixed or juxtaposed with "the one", but rather that there exist cases in which it does.

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 to prevent …

Jan 18, 2017 · The second sentence, as you said, contains a superlative, "best." In English, unlike in some other languages such as Spanish, the superlative does not require a definite article. In fact, it …

Jun 21, 2014 · It may be a best. could be used if you are talking about something personal like a game score. For example you got a new great bowling score, and think it might be the highest you've ever …

Among, of, and out of are all essentially interchangeable in this context. However, it sounds a little unusual to mention the other subjects, since they are irrelevant to you liking botany. It sounds more …

Well there a couple of things happening in the sentences cited. First whoever "he" is seems to have suffered some sort of misfortune. Second the writer is obviously very religious and has the opinion …

I think it's probable that when the phrase 'run over' was first used, people actually would be run over by the wheels of whatever vehicle hit them. However, since cars are shorter now, the effect of being hit …