* Adjective: Describing a noun. Example: "That's the best cake I've ever had."
* Adverb: Modifying a verb, adjective, or another adverb. Example: "She sings best when she's happy."
* Superlative Adjective: Comparing three or more things. Example: "This is the best of the three options."
To determine the part of speech, you need to consider the context of the sentence.