good in spite of the way it seems; better than you think or than it appears to be. (Often said when someone dies after a painful illness.) I'm very sorry to hear of the death of your aunt. Perhaps it's for the best.I didn't get into the college I wanted, but I couldn't afford it anyway. It's probably all for the best.
for the best
well I was rejected by one college, but I really like where I am now, so I guess things worked out for the best.Everyone was asleep by 9, and that turned out for the best because the sun woke us at 6 the next morning.
Usage notes: often hope for the best(wish something ends well): We try to make sure we've planned for the worst, but we're hoping for the best.