Feb 17, 2018 · The definite article "the" is needed here. When using superlatives, "the" is natually used, since the superlative identifies a single example The fastest car is the Bugatti Maths is …

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.

May 21, 2024 · I saw this sentence in the math textbook. For example, if we choose two 2s, zero 3s, and one 5, we get the divisor Here they said zero 3s and one 5. Two is plural and one is …

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?

Jan 8, 2025 · The response is defining "a" (unknown, unspecified) best friend, not a specific one (contrast with "the best friend I had in high school", for example). If the second article was …

Quite commonly used in India, the phrase "the best out of bests" is claimed to denote that you get something that is unmatched and of above-all quality. However, I avoid using this most of the …

Dec 21, 2021 · What's the best verb out there to describe the erratic movement of an insect's legs. To give you a clearer picture, just think of an upside down cockroach that is 'moving' its …

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 …

However, it sounds a little unusual to mention the other subjects, since they are irrelevant to you liking botany. It sounds more natural to actually draw the comparison: I like botany. Among all …

But we also say I am thinking of you (or about you) I have great hopes for you I have great faith in you I wish you the best of luck (no preposition!) So as you can see a lot of it depends on the …