a. I like oranges best.
b. I like the best oranges.
What's the meaning difference between a and b?
I like oranges best = I like oranges more than something else. I like the best oranges = I like the oranges which are better than the other oranges.
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I like oranges best = I like oranges more than something else.
I like the best oranges = I like the oranges which are better than the other oranges.