Best
Best adjective - (superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities.
Usage example: the best film of the year
First is a synonym for best in finest topic. In some cases you can use "First" instead the word "Best" as an adjective or a noun, when it comes to topics like comparison, most outstanding thing in class, most excellent.
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