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Of pleasing quality, sound judgment or moral worth; also a benefit or an informal way to say well.
Examples
He wanted to do good in the world.
A good number of people came.
He took a good look at the map.
That was a good story.
She knows the best jokes.
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caring
more than
able
proper
pleasant
sensible
well-behaved
full
healthy
fit
Meanings
Similar words
fine
excellent
quality
satisfactory
Examples
We had a good time.
It was good to see her again.
I hope you have good weather.
That's good news.
The holiday was even better than we expected.
Examples
The hotel has a good reputation.
The film got good reviews.
She comes from a good family.
Their school has a good name.
The proposal received a better response this time.
Similar words
respected
well-regarded
favorable
Examples
She's a good cook.
He's good at math.
Are you any good at chess?
She's getting better at reading.
The best players practice every day.
Similar words
skilled
able
talented
proficient
Examples
He's good with children.
She's good with her hands.
Are you good with numbers?
Our new nurse is good with nervous patients.
He's better with tools than I am.
Examples
She is a good person.
He tried to live a good life.
It was good of you to help.
They wanted to do a good deed.
We can all try to be better people.
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virtuous
upright
decent
honorable
Examples
She was a good student who followed the rules.
The team kept good discipline.
He remained a good member of the club.
A good citizen respects the law.
They considered her a good Catholic.
Examples
She's always been a good friend.
He was good to me when I was ill.
It was good of you to call.
The neighbors were good about the noise.
Be good to your little brother.
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well-behaved
obedient
polite
Examples
I don't feel good today.
How are you? I'm good, thanks.
My good leg can take the weight.
She's looking better after resting.
His hearing is still good.
Examples
Vegetables are good for you.
A short walk is good for my back.
The change was good for the team.
More sleep would be better for her.
That deal is good for business.
Examples
Is Monday good for you?
Now is a good time to leave.
This room is good for meetings.
She would be good for the job.
We found a better place to sit.
Examples
A good number of people came.
The kitchen is a good size.
We spent a good while talking.
She paid a good deal of attention.
There's a good chance of rain.
Similar words
considerable
substantial
large
Examples
We waited a good hour.
The station is a good three miles away.
He was a good ten minutes late.
It took a good two days to finish.
She walked a good five miles.
Examples
We had a good laugh.
She needed a good sleep.
Give the floor a good clean.
He took a good look at the map.
They gave the door a good push.
Examples
Tell us a good joke.
That was a good story.
She knows the best jokes.
'I saw a flying cow.' 'That's a good one!'
He told a good tale at dinner.
Examples
This ticket is good for three months.
The pass is good on all local buses.
Is the coupon still good?
The card is good until Friday.
Your permit is good for one more visit.
Examples
He's always good for a laugh.
The team is good for two goals.
She is good for a useful suggestion.
These trees are good for shade.
That old café is good for a cheap meal.
Examples
They fought for good.
The film shows a struggle between good and evil.
She hoped to use her power for good.
He wanted to do good in the world.
Can one person be a force for good?
Examples
The new rule did little good.
Rest will do you some good.
We should work for the common good.
What good is that old key?
She made the choice for her family's good.
Examples
You did good today.
He played good in the first half.
She sings good for her age.
The team ran good despite the heat.
I think we did good.
Etymology
From Old English gōd, of Germanic origin, related to Dutch goed and German gut.
FAQ
What does good usually mean?
It most often describes something of high or satisfactory quality.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of good?
They are better and best.
What does it mean to be good at something?
It means to have skill or ability in that activity.
What does good for you mean?
It means helpful or beneficial to you, often for your health.
Yes. It can mean morally right action or a benefit.
Some speakers use it informally to mean well, as in 'You did good.'
What is the difference between good and well?
Good is usually an adjective; well is usually an adverb, though good has an informal adverb use.
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