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had best
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Princeton's WordNet
do well, had bestverb
act in one's own or everybody's best interest
"You will do well to arrive on time tomorrow!"
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had bestverb
Had better.
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had best
"Had best" is an idiomatic phrase used to give advice or make recommendations. It means "would find it most suitable or wise to" in a given situation. Essentially, it's a way of saying that something is the best course of action.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of had best in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of had best in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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