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Pag161 Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary

Use of "the"

Please explain the difference

he is best

and

he is the best
  

Top answer

He is the best of all in his field. (compared to others) He is good at many sports, but best at soccer. (compares himself)

  • He is the best of all in his field.
  • (compared to others) He is good at many sports, but best at soccer.
  • (compares himself)
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3 Answers
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He is the best of all in his field. (compared to others)

He is good at many sports, but best at soccer. (compares himself)
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thanks,

If somebody asks me to say "You are best".

So does it make any sense?
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I want to pay you a compliment: your are the best!

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