The term 'THE VERY BEST' can be expressed in four different ways: IDEAL (5 letters), TIPTOP (6 letters), AONE (4 letters), and SALTOFTHEEARTH (14 letters). IDEAL is an adjective meaning perfect or excellent, while TIPTOP is an adverb meaning to the highest degree. AONE is an adjective meaning of the highest quality, and SALTOFTHEEARTH is an idiom meaning extraordinary or exceptional. All four words express the same sentiment of being the very best.