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The definition of good is someone or something that is efficient, useful, healthy, strong, happy or skilled.

(adjective)

An example of good is a washing machine that cleans clothes well and doesn't use much water.
An example of good is a productive employee.
An example of good is 20/20 vision.
An example of good is a chair that can hold larger people.
An example of good is feeling comfortable and joyful.
An example of good is a mechanic that can fix any car.

See good in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective better, best

1. suitable to a purpose; effective; efficient: a lamp good to read by
2. producing favorable results; beneficial; salutary: good exercise for the legs
3. in accord with prevailing usage: good English
4. clever or witty: a good quip
fertile: good soil fresh; unspoiled; uncontaminated: good eggs valid; genuine; real: good money, a good excuse healthy; strong; vigorous: good eyesight financially safe or sound: a good investment honorable; worthy; respectable: one's good name enjoyable, desirable, pleasant, happy, etc.: a good life dependable; reliable; right: good advice thorough; complete: a good job of cleaning up
1. excellent of its kind: a good novel
2. best or considered best: her good china
adequate; ample; sufficient; satisfying: a good meal morally sound or excellent; specif.,
1. virtuous; honest; just
2. pious; devout
3. kind, benevolent, generous, sympathetic, etc.
4. well-behaved; dutiful
1. proper; becoming; correct: good manners
2. socially acceptable: a good family
able; skilled; expert: a good swimmer loyal or conforming: a good DemocratLaw effectual; valid: good title
to a considerable amount, extent, or degree: a good many, a good beating at least; full: we waited a good six hours

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

noun

something good; specif.,

that which is morally right
worth; virtue; merit: the good in a man
something contributing to health, welfare, happiness, etc.; benefit; advantage: the greatest good of the greatest number
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

See good in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective bet·ter (bĕtˈər), best best (bĕst)

Being positive or desirable in nature; not bad or poor: a good experience; good news from the hospital.
a. Having the qualities that are desirable or distinguishing in a particular thing: a good exterior paint; a good joke.
b. Serving the desired purpose or end; suitable: Is this a good dress for the party?
a. Not spoiled or ruined: The milk is still good.
b. In excellent condition; sound: a good tooth.
a. Superior to the average; satisfactory: a good student.
b. Used formerly to refer to the U.S. Government grade of meat higher than standard and lower than choice.
a. Of high quality: good books.
b. Discriminating: good taste.
Worthy of respect; honorable: ruined the family's good name.
Attractive; handsome: good looks.
Beneficial to health; salutary: a good night's rest.
Competent; skilled: a good machinist.
Complete; thorough: a good workout.
a. Reliable; sure: a good investment.
b. Valid or true: a good reason.
c. Genuine; real: a good dollar bill.
a. In effect; operative: a warranty good for two years; a driver's license that is still good.
b. Able to continue in a specified activity: I'm good for another round of golf.
a. Able to pay or contribute: Is she good for the money that you lent her?
b. Able to elicit a specified reaction: He is always good for a laugh.
a. Ample; substantial: a good income.
b. Bountiful: a good table.
Full: It is a good mile from here.
a. Pleasant; enjoyable: had a good time at the party.
b. Propitious; favorable: good weather; a good omen.
a. Of moral excellence; upright: a good person.
b. Benevolent; kind: a good soul; a good heart.
c. Loyal; staunch: a good Republican.
a. Well-behaved; obedient: a good child.
b. Socially correct; proper: good manners.
Sports
a. Landing within bounds or within a particular area of a court and therefore in play: The first serve was wide, but the second was good.
b. Passing between the uprights of the goal and therefore scoring, as a field goal in football.
Used to form exclamatory phrases expressing surprise or dismay: Good heavens! Good grief!

noun

a. Something that is good.
b. A good, valuable, or useful part or aspect.
Welfare; benefit: for the common good.
Goodness; virtue: There is much good to be found in people.
goods
a. Commodities; wares: frozen goods.
b. Portable personal property.
c. (used with a sing. or pl. verb) Fabric; material.
goods Slang Incriminating information or evidence: tried to get the goods on the crook.

adverb
Informal

Well.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old English gōd; see ghedh- in Indo-European roots

Usage Note: Good is properly used as an adjective with linking verbs such as be, seem, or appear: The future looks good. The soup tastes good. It should not be used as an adverb with other verbs: The car runs well (not good). Thus, The dress fits well and looks good. See Usage Note at well².

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