verb
Meaning 1
Had best.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: auxiliary, colloquial, modal
Examples
- It's getting late. You'd best get on home.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Colloquial Variant guide
'd best
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History
Etymology
Shortening of had best.