first vs best

first and best both are nouns.

first and best both are adjectives.

first is not a verb while best is a verb.

first and best both are adverbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
first	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
best	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

first (noun)	best (noun)
the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed at first of the bases in the infield (counting counterclockwise from home plate)	the supreme effort one can make
the lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle; used to start a car moving	the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others
an honours degree of the highest class
the first element in a countable series
the first or highest in an ordering or series
the time at which something is supposed to begin

first (adjective)	best (adjective)
preceding all others in time or space or degree	(superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities
highest in pitch or chief among parts or voices or instruments or orchestra sections	(comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable
ranking above all others
serving to begin
serving to set in motion

first (verb)	best (verb)
	get the better of

first (adverb)	best (adverb)
before anything else	it would be sensible
prominently forward	in a most excellent way or manner
the initial time	from a position of superiority or authority
before another in time, space, or importance

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