good
77 ENTRIES FOUND:
- good (adjective)
- good (noun)
- good (adverb)
- good–for–nothing (adjective)
- good–hearted (adjective)
- good–humored (adjective)
- good–looker (noun)
- good–looking (adjective)
- good–natured (adjective)
- good–sized (adjective)
- goods train (noun)
- good–tempered (adjective)
- good afternoon (interjection)
- Good Book (noun)
- good day (interjection)
- good evening (interjection)
- good faith (noun)
- Good Friday (noun)
- good life (noun)
- good morning (interjection)
- good name (noun)
- good night (interjection)
- good old boy (noun)
- Good Samaritan (noun)
- capital goods (noun)
- consumer goods (noun)
- damaged goods (noun)
- dry goods (noun)
- durable goods (noun)
- feel–good (adjective)
- heavy goods vehicle (noun)
- no–good (adjective)
- no–good (noun)
- white goods (noun)
- account (noun)
- authority (noun)
- bit (noun)
- book (noun)
- conscience (noun)
- do (verb)
- effect (noun)
- egg (noun)
- fight (verb)
- fist (noun)
- gander (noun)
- give (verb)
- gold (noun)
- goose (noun)
- grace (noun)
- grief (noun)
- half (adverb)
- hand (noun)
- heart (noun)
- innings (noun)
- luck (noun)
- measure (noun)
- mind (noun)
- new (adjective)
- number (noun)
- office (noun)
- package (noun)
- part (noun)
- people (noun)
- power (noun)
- riddance (noun)
- scout (noun)
- shoulder (noun)
- stand (verb)
- stead (noun)
- talk (verb)
- that (pronoun)
- time (noun)
- true (adjective)
- use (noun)
- very (adverb)
- well (adjective)
- word (noun)
Britannica Dictionary definition of GOOD
1
a
:
of high quality
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The food was good. = It was good food.
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You'll need better tools for this job.
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The car is in good condition/shape.
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There are some good restaurants in this neighborhood.
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That was a good game. [=the game was exciting, people played well, etc.]
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I'm afraid your work is just not good enough.
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Keep up the good work.
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“Would you hire her again?” “Yes, I would. She does good work.”
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His most recent movie is no good. [=it is boring, poorly made, etc.]
b
:
of somewhat high but not excellent quality
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The food was good but not great.
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He has done good but not outstanding work.
2
:
correct or proper
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good manners
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good grammar
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She speaks very good English. [=she uses correct pronunciation, grammar, etc.]
3
a
:
pleasant, pleasing, or enjoyable
—
see also good life, good-looking
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Did you have a good time at the party?
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We're expecting good weather for the weekend.
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The soup tastes/smells good.
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food that is good to eat
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It feels good to sit down after so much walking.
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It's a good feeling to know that we were able to help.
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good [=happy] memories
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I want to make a good [=favorable] impression on my future in-laws.
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his rugged good looks [=attractive appearance]
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You look good in that dress. = That dress looks good on you.
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You don't look so good. [=you look like you feel sick] Do you feel okay?
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Have a good day! = (US, informal) Have a good one! [=I hope you have an enjoyable day]
b
:
not having, marked by, or relating to problems, troubles, etc.
—
see also good luck at 1luck
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good and bad news
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They've been together in good times and bad.
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I had a good feeling about the meeting.
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Things are looking pretty good for the company right now.
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a good omen
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I had the good luck/fortune to meet her when I was in New York.
c
:
adequate or suitable
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It's a good day for a sail.
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We need to have a meeting. Is tomorrow good [=convenient] for you?
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He's a good person to contact if you're ever in trouble.
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I need tires that are good (for driving) in snow.
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These tires aren't any good. = These tires are no good.
d
:
sensible or reasonable
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She has a very good reason for being angry.
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He showed good judgment in buying a small car.
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She gave us some good advice.
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That's a very good question/point.
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She had the good sense to ask for help. [=she showed that she is able to think in a reasonable way by asking for help]
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It's a good idea to arrive early.
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“We'd better arrive early.” “Good idea/thinking.”
e
:
producing or likely to produce a pleasant or favorable result
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a good deal/plan
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a good risk/investment
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a lot of good marketing ideas
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It's a good time to be investing in the stock market.
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Please accept our best wishes for your success.
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“The plane arrived on time.” “That's good.”
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Nothing good came of our efforts.
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It's a good thing (that) you answered so quickly. = It was good that you answered so quickly.
f
:
having a desired quality
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We paid a good price [=a low price] for the tickets.
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The painting should fetch/bring a good price [=a high price] when it's sold.
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Did you get good [=high] grades in school?
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We found a good parking space near the restaurant.
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She has good taste in clothes. [=she likes clothes that are fashionable, of high quality, etc.]
g
:
expressing approval or praise
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a movie that has been getting good reviews
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I've heard a lot of good things about you.
h
— used in speech as a response
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“I'm ready to go when you are.” “Good. Let's get going.”
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“I passed the exam!” “(Very) Good!”
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“I passed the exam!” “Good for you!” = (chiefly Australia) “Good on you!” [=well done]
4
a
:
not marked or affected by injury or disease
:
healthy
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I went home early because I wasn't feeling too/very good. [=I wasn't feeling well; I was feeling sick]
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Her health is pretty good. = She's in pretty good health.
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The patient was reported to be in good condition following surgery.
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His hearing is still good but his eyesight is pretty poor/bad.
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my good arm/leg [=the arm/leg that is not injured or weak]
b
:
not causing harm or trouble
:
causing something desired
— often + for
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a good [=healthy, healthful] diet
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good nutrition
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You've been a good influence on the kids.
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good habits
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good cholesterol [=a type of cholesterol that helps prevent a disease that stops your blood from flowing easily]
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Regular exercise is good for you. [=regular exercise makes you healthier]
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Hot soup is good for a cold. [=hot soup makes you feel better when you have a cold]
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Being with friends is especially good for him right now.
5
a
:
not morally bad or wrong
:
morally proper or correct
—
see also good life
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a good person
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good conduct/behavior
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a woman/man of good character
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Like most people, she has a good side and a bad side.
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My intentions were good.
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You did a good thing/deed when you helped that stranger.
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He lived a good life.
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It's hard to tell the good guys [=morally correct people/characters] from the bad guys in this movie.
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She is admired for her many good works. [=for the many things she does to help poor people, sick people, etc.]
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You should stay away from that guy. He's no good. [=he's a bad person]
b
:
kind or helpful
— sometimes used to formally make a request
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You've always been so good to me.
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It was good of you to answer my request so quickly.
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Would you be good enough to show me the way? = Would you be so good as to show me the way? [=would you please show me the way?]
c
:
behaving properly
:
not causing trouble
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a good dog
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The children were very good today.
6
a
:
having or showing talent or skill
:
doing or able to do something well
— often + at
— sometimes used in a joking way
—
see also no good, not any good at 2good
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She's a very good golfer.
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a good musician/doctor/cook
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He was really good in his last movie. [=he acted very well]
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I don't know if I'm good enough to make the team.
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I have a good memory. [=I am good at remembering things]
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a good sense of direction [=an ability to find your way easily in a new place]
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an agent with a good eye for new talent [=an agent who is good at finding talented people who are not yet known or famous]
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It's a great school where you know your kids are in good hands. [=with people who are able to teach and take care of them well]
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I'm confident the café will be in good hands with you in charge.
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She's very good at (playing) golf.
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He's not very/any good at expressing his feelings. = He's no good at expressing his feelings.
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I'm very/really good at saying the wrong thing. [=I often say things that make people uncomfortable, unhappy, etc.]
b
:
able to use something or to deal with something or someone well
— + with
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He's very good with his hands. [=he can easily make/do things with his hands]
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She's good with children. [=she manages and interacts with children well; children like her and behave well when they are with her]
c
:
having a tendency to do something
— + about
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He's good about writing everything down. [=he usually writes everything down]
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I'm trying to be better about exercising. [=I'm trying to exercise more often]
7
a
:
happy or pleased
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I feel good about what happened. [=I'm pleased by what happened]
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She felt good that she had remembered his birthday. = She felt good about remembering his birthday.
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Helping other people makes me feel good.
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She didn't feel good about having to fire her secretary.
b
:
cheerful or calm
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She's in a good mood. [=a happy mood]
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He has a good temper. [=he is good-tempered; he doesn't become angry easily]
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Everyone was in good spirits.
8
not used before a noun
a
— used to say how long something will continue or be valid
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This offer is good only until the end of the month.
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This offer is good for the remainder of the month.
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Our old car should be good for a few more years. [=it should last a few more years; it should continue to operate for a few more years]
b
:
still suitable to eat or drink
:
not spoiled
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Is the milk still good or has it gone bad?
9
— used in phrases like good heavens and good God to express surprise or anger or to make a statement or question more forceful
—
see also good grief at grief
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Good heavens! You startled me!
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“Do you agree with him?” “Good God, no!”
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(somewhat old-fashioned) Good gracious, I completely forgot!
10
:
causing laughter
:
funny
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I heard a good joke the other day.
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“He says he's never met her.” “That's a good one. [=that's amusing because it isn't true] I saw them together last week.”
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She's always good for a laugh. [=she is always funny]
11
a
:
large in size, amount, or quantity
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The store has a good selection of products.
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She won the election by a good [=considerable] margin.
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He makes good money as a lawyer. = He makes a good living as a lawyer. [=he earns a lot of money]
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They couldn't have succeeded without a good deal of luck. [=a lot of luck]
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Things could be a good deal worse. [=things could be much worse]
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Tourists have been coming to the area in good numbers. [=many tourists have been coming to the area]
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an actress who has appeared in a good number of films [=in many films]
b
:
not less or fewer than a particular amount
:
at least
— used in the phrase a good
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He weighs a good 200 pounds.
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We waited a good hour. [=we waited at least an hour]
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There are a good 80 people here.
12
always used before a noun
:
forceful or thorough
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If you give the machine a good kick, it might start working again.
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Give the bottle a good shake before you open it.
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Take a good look at this.
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You just need (to get) a good night's sleep.
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We were scared when it happened, but we had a good laugh about it later.
13
:
having a high social position or status
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He comes from a good family.
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She thinks her son is too good for me.
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It's a good neighborhood.
14
always used before a noun
a
— used to describe people who know each other well and care about each other very much
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She's a good [=close] friend of mine. = She and I are good friends.
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my good friend/pal/buddy Joe
b
:
showing true and constant support for someone
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He's been a good friend to me.
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I'm trying to be a better sister.
c
:
belonging to and having loyalty to a group or organization
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a good party member
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a good Catholic
15
not used before a noun
sports
a
of a serve or shot
:
landing in the proper area of the court in tennis and similar games
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I thought the ball/serve was good but my opponent said it was out.
b
of a shot or kick
:
successfully done
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(basketball) The first foul shot was good, but he missed the second one.
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(American football) The field goal was good.
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(American football) The field goal was no good. [=the field goal was missed]
16
not used before a noun,
informal
:
not wanting or needing anything more
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“Would you like more coffee?” “No, thanks. I'm good.”
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“Here's the money I owed you. So we're good now, right?” “Yeah, we're good.” [=we have settled our business; there is no longer any problem between us]
all in good time
all well and good
as good as
:
almost or nearly
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The plan is as good as dead.
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Those people as good as ruined the school with their foolish ideas!
(as) good as gold
as good as it gets
informal
1
— used to say that nothing better is possible or available
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It's not a great restaurant, but in this part of the city, it's as good as it gets.
2
— used to say that something is very good and cannot be improved
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There's nothing I enjoy more than spending time at home with my family. That's as good as it gets.
as good as new
fight the good fight
for good measure
give as good as you get
1
2
:
completely or entirely
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We'll leave when I'm good and ready.
good egg
good for
somewhat informal
:
able to provide or produce (something)
—
see also 1good 4b, 8a (above)
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I'm good for a hundred dollars if you need a loan.
good for it
informal
:
able to pay back a loan
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Why won't you lend me the money? You know I'm good for it. [=you can trust me to pay it back]
good graces
good old
informal
— used before a noun to describe a familiar person or thing with affection or approval
—
see also good old boy
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Good old John: you can always count on him to help.
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I don't need fancy shoes. I prefer good old sneakers.
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They were talking about the good old days. [=happy times in the past]
good riddance
good to go
US, informal
:
ready to leave or to start doing something
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We have all the tools and supplies we need, so we're good to go.
good word
have it good
:
to be in a favorable position or situation
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There's no reason for her to be so unhappy. She really has it (pretty) good.
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He's never had it so good. [=he has never been in such a favorable situation]
have the good grace
hold good
:
to be true
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The advice she gave us 10 years ago still holds good [=(more commonly) holds true] today.
if you know what's good for you
:
if you want to avoid trouble, problems, etc.
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You'll take my advice if you know what's good for you.
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She'll forget about the whole thing if she knows what's good for her.
in good company
in good part
make good
1
:
to become successful
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It's a story about a kid from a small town trying to make good in the big city.
◊ If you make good your escape, you escape successfully.
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The prisoners dug a tunnel under the fence and made good their escape.
2
:
to do something that you have promised or threatened to do
— usually + on in U.S. English
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He made good his promise.
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He made good on his promise.
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They made good on their threat and forced the company to go out of business.
3
a
:
to pay for (something)
— usually + on
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The insurance company was required to make good on the loss.
b
chiefly British
:
to repair (something)
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The contract obliges you to make good any damaged windows.
so far, so good
too good to be true
— used to say that something cannot be as good as it seems to be
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The price of the car is too good to be true. There must be something wrong with it.
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If it looks/seems too good to be true, it probably is. [=there is probably some cost or bad part you do not know about]
very good
formal
— used as a response to say you will do something that you have been told or asked to do
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“Show the ambassador in.” “Very good, sir.”
what's good for the goose is good for the gander
with (a) good grace
2
good
/ˈgʊd/
noun
plural
goods
2
good
/ˈgʊd/
noun
plural
goods
Britannica Dictionary definition of GOOD
1
a
[noncount]
:
morally good forces or influences
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the battle of good versus evil
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Teachers can be a strong force for good.
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the difference between good and bad
b
[count]
:
something that is right or good
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They had to sacrifice lesser goods for greater ones.
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What is life's highest/greatest good?
2
the good
a
[singular]
:
the pleasant things that happen to people
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You have to take the good with the bad. [=you have to accept both the good things and the bad things that happen to you]
b
[singular]
:
things that are morally proper or correct
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Parents must teach their children the difference between the good and the bad.
c
[plural]
:
morally good people
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She believes that the good go to heaven when they die and the bad go to hell.
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Only the good die young.
3
[noncount]
:
the part of someone that is kind, honest, generous, helpful, etc.
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They cherished the good [=goodness] in him, overlooking the bad.
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She believes there is some good in everyone.
4
[noncount]
a
:
something that helps someone or something to be better, stronger, etc.
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She did it for the good of the community. [=to help the community]
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citizens working together for the common/public good [=to help or benefit everyone]
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I know you don't want to do this, but it's for your own good. [=it will make you stronger, better, etc.]
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They talk too much for their own good. [=they hurt themselves by talking too much]
b
:
a useful or favorable result
—
see also no good (below)
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What good can possibly come of that?
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No good came of our efforts. = Our efforts came to no good. [=our efforts did not produce a good or useful result]
5
goods
[plural]
a
:
products that are made or grown in order to be sold
:
things for sale
—
see also damaged goods, dry goods, durable goods, white goods
-
The store sells a variety of goods.
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baked/canned goods
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leather/paper goods
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perishable goods such as milk, eggs, and produce
-
He's accused of selling stolen goods.
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goods and services
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a store that sells sporting goods [=products that are used for playing sports]
b
:
things that are owned by a person
-
He sold all of his worldly goods. [=all of his possessions]
c
British
:
products carried by trains, trucks, etc.
:
freight
— used before another noun
—
see also goods train
be any good
:
to be useful or helpful
—
see also no good (below)
-
Would an apology be any good? [=any use]
deliver the goods
informal or chiefly British come up with the goods
:
to produce the desired or promised results
:
to do what is wanted or expected
-
We knew we could count on him to deliver the goods. [=get the job done]
do good
1
:
to do kind or helpful things
:
to do things that help other people
—
see also do-gooder
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She tried to make the community better by doing good.
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She has done a lot of good in the community.
2
a
:
to be useful or helpful
— used with any, much, some, etc.
-
I tried to convince him to change his mind, but it didn't do any good. [=I was unable to convince him]
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He's been exercising more and it seems to be doing some good.
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You can try, but it probably won't do much good.
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It might do a little good.
b
:
to be useful to or helpful for someone or something
-
You should exercise more. It might do you (some) good.
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Weeding regularly will do your garden good. [=will improve your garden]
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The visit with her grandchildren did her a world/lot of good. = (Brit) The visit with her grandchildren did her a power of good. [=it was very good for her; it made her feel much better and happier]
◊ If you do not think that something is helpful, useful, or worth doing, you can ask What good does it do?, What good is it?, What's the good of it?, etc.
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What good does it do to bring an umbrella along [=why bring an umbrella along] if you are only going to leave it in the car?
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What good is a college education when you can't get a job after you graduate?
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What's the good of working hard if your boss doesn't give you any credit for it?
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I could try talking to him, but what good would that do/be? He has already made up his mind.
for good
also for good and all
:
forever
-
“When is she coming back?” “She's not coming back. She's gone for good.”
have/get the goods on
informal
◊ To have/get the goods on someone is to have/get evidence showing that someone has done something wrong.
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We can't arrest her until we get the goods on her.
in good with
US, informal
:
in a favored position with (someone)
-
She's in good with the boss. [=the boss likes her]
it's an ill wind that blows no good
no good
or not any good
:
not effective or useful
—
see also be any good (above)
-
I tried to convince him to change his mind, but it was no good, he wouldn't listen to me.
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It's no good [=no use] talking to him. = It isn't any good talking to him.
not much good
:
not very effective or useful
-
I tried to convince him to change his mind, but it wasn't much good.
to the good
1
— used to say that a particular result or effect is good or would be good
— usually used after all
-
If the new policy requires the government to keep more accurate records, that's all to the good. [=that's a good thing; that's desirable]
2
— used to indicate an amount of gain or profit
-
In the end, we were $100 to the good. [=we gained $100]
up to no good
informal
:
doing bad things or planning to do bad things
-
If you ask me, that woman's up to no good.
3
good
/ˈgʊd/
adverb
3
good
/ˈgʊd/
adverb
Britannica Dictionary definition of GOOD
informal
1
chiefly US
:
1well 1
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Things have been going good lately.
-
The team is doing good this year.
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“How did you hit the ball today?” “Good.”
◊ The use of good to mean “well” is considered wrong by many people. It occurs mainly in very informal speech.
2
chiefly US
:
completely and thoroughly
-
The other team whipped us good.
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That was a funny joke you played on him. You really got him good. [=he was completely fooled by the joke]
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“They sure soaked you with that bucket of water.” “Yeah, they really got me good.” [=I got completely soaked with water]
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(Brit) Clean it up good and proper.
3
— used for emphasis before words like long and many
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I haven't seen her for a good long time. [=a very long time]
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There were a good many people [=a lot of people] at the meeting.
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(chiefly Brit) Not all our students go on to university, but a good few [=quite a few] of them do.
