Best
Best noun - Individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class.
Usage example: only the best will go on to the finals
Pick
Pick noun - Individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class.
Usage example: the pick of the contestants will go on to the next competition
Best is a synonym for pick in comparison topic. You can use "Best" instead the word "Pick" as a noun or an adjective, if it concerns topics such as better, chosen option.
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
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These days most modern armies don't pick who's the best at shooting, they pick the ones who won't be mentally scarred from it.
Source: Cold Sniper -
Prior to this Chandler was also second best to Joey whenever they tried to pick up girls.
Source: Always Second Best -
Not as out-there as some, but spacey enough not to tell when a guy's trying to pick her up or realize she's in love with her best friend.
Source: Manga / Junsui Adolescence
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