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good (go̵od)

adjective better bet′·ter, best

Etymology: ME gode < OE gōd, akin to Ger gut < IE base *ghedh-, to unite, be associated, suitable > gather

noun

something good; specif.,
  1. that which is morally right
  2. worth; virtue; merit the good in a man
  3. something contributing to health, welfare, happiness, etc.; benefit; advantage the greatest good of the greatest number
  4. something desirable or desired

interjection

used to express satisfaction, pleasure, agreement, etc. and, in some exclamatory phrases, to express surprise, consternation, etc.: orig. a euphemism for God good!good grief!)

adverb

well, completely, fully, etc.: variously regarded as substandard, dialectal, or informal
good Idioms

as good as

in effect; virtually; nearly

come to no good

to come to a bad end; end in failure, trouble, etc.

for good (and all)

for always; finally; permanently

good and

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Informal very or altogether

good for

  1. able to survive, endure, or be used for (a specified period of time)
  2. worth a coupon good for 10¢
  3. able to pay, repay, or give
  4. sure to result in good for a laugh
  5. ☆ used to express approval good for you!

no good

useless or worthless

the good

  1. those who are good
  2. what is morally good

to the good

as a profit, benefit, or advantage

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Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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good Synonyms

good

modif.

  1. Moral

    upright, honorable, charitable; see moral 1, righteous 1.

  2. Kind

    considerate, tolerant, generous; see kind 1.

  3. Proper

    suitable, becoming, desirable; see fit 1, 2.

  4. Reliable

    trustworthy, dependable, loyal; see reliable 2.

  5. Sound

    safe, solid, stable; see reliable 1, 2.

  6. Pleasant

    agreeable, satisfying, enjoyable; see pleasant 1, 2.

  7. Honorable

    worthy, reputable, respectable; see noble 1, 2.

  8. Helpful

    beneficial, salutary, useful; see helpful 1.

  9. Qualified

    suited, competent, suitable; see able 1, 2.

  10. Skillful

    skilled, expert, qualified; see able 2.

  11. Of approved quality

    choice, select, high-grade; see excellent.

  12. Healthy

    sound, normal, vigorous; see healthy 1.

  13. Obedient

    dutiful, tractable, well-behaved; see obedient 1.

  14. Genuine

    valid, real, sound; see genuine 1.

  15. Thorough

    fussy, meticulous, painstaking; see careful.

  16. Orthodox

    conforming, regular, strict; see conventional 2, 3.

  17. Fresh

    unspoiled, uncontaminated, undecayed; see fresh 5.

  18. Considerable

    great, big, immeasurable; see large 1, much 2.

  19. Favorable

    approving, commendatory, commending; see favorable 3.

  20. Adequate

    sufficient, ample, satisfying; see enough 1.

  21. Sound, as an asset

    valid, cashable, backed, not void, not counterfeit, worth it, safe, guaranteed, warranted, cleared, not debased, certified, not outlawed.

as good as

in effect, virtually, nearly; see almost.

good and*

very, altogether, thoroughly; see very.

make good

fulfill, satisfy the requirement(s), accomplish; see satisfy 3.

no good

useless, valueless, unserviceable; see worthless 1.


good

n.

  1. A benefit

    welfare, gain, asset; see advantage 3.

  2. That which is morally approved

    ethic, merit, ideal; see virtue 1.

  3. Good people

    the virtuous, the pious, children of light, the elect, men of good will, philanthropists, God-fearing people, law-abiding citizens, enemies of darkness, just men.

come to no good

come to a bad end, get into trouble, have difficulty; see fail 1.

for good and all*

forever, always, permanently; see finally 1.

to the good

favorable, advantageous, beneficial; see profitable.

Antonyms rascal*, the wicked, the sinful.


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good Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • deliver: PART II a ) Payment and Price We shall not be bound to deliver the goods until you have paid for them.

Adjective modifier

  • damaged: DAMAGED GOODS If goods arrive in a damaged condition or are defective you must notify us within 5 days of date of delivery.

Modifies a noun

  • practice: There are many examples of good practice being carried out by them on a daily basis.

Used with adjective complement

  • feel: A period of a week or more during which a person feels abnormally good, high, excited, hyper or irritable.

Noun used with modifier

  • consumer: From this primary imposition it gets transferred to everything that demand and supply exchange, from capital to consumer goods.

Infinitive complement

  • see: A fuller history of Coventry would be good to see and surely a written history would be fairly easy to post here.
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good quotes

Content thyself to be obscurely good. When vice prevails, and impious men bear sway, The post of honour is a private station.

-Addison,Joseph

Every art and every inquiry, and similarly everyaction and pursuit, is thought to aim at some good; and for this reason the good has rightly been declared to be that at which all things aim.

-Aristotle

Human good turns out to be activity of soul exhibiting excellence, and if there is more than one sort of excellence, in accordance with the best and most complete.Foroneswallowdoesnot makea summer, nor does one day; and so too one day, or a short time, does not make a man blessed and happy.

-Aristotle

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