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Old 22-Jan-2005, 17:10
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Default best vs. most (of all)
Will you please explain the difference between 'most' and 'best' in such context:

-I like him most (of all).
-I like him best (of all).
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Old 23-Jan-2005, 00:31
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Will you please explain the difference between 'most' and 'best' in such context:

-I like him most (of all).
-I like him best (of all).
They're synonymous to me. "most" comes from more, and "best" comes from better.
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Old 23-Jan-2005, 09:55
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Thank you very much for the answer. Which word do you prefer to use?
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