adjective |
1. Being positive or desirable in nature; not bad or poor: a good experience; good news from the hospital. |
2. Having the qualities that are desirable or distinguishing in a particular thing: a good exterior paint; a good joke. |
3. Serving the desired purpose or end; suitable: Is this a good dress for the party? |
4. Not spoiled or ruined: The milk is still good. |
5. In excellent condition; sound: a good tooth. |
6. Superior to the average; satisfactory: a good student. |
7. Used formerly to refer to the U.S. Government grade of meat higher than standard and lower than choice. |
8. Of high quality: good books. |
9. Discriminating: good taste. |
10. Attractive; handsome: good looks. |
11. Competent; skilled: a good machinist. |
12. Complete; thorough: a good workout. |
13. Reliable; sure: a good investment. |
14. Valid or true: a good reason. |
15. Genuine; real: a good dollar bill. |
16. Able to pay or contribute: Is she good for the money that you lent her? |
17. Able to elicit a specified reaction: He is always good for a laugh. |
18. Ample; substantial: a good income. |
19. Bountiful: a good table. |
20. Full: It is a good mile from here. |
21. Pleasant; enjoyable: had a good time at the party. |
22. Propitious; favorable: good weather; a good omen. |
23. Of moral excellence; upright: a good person. |
24. Benevolent; kind: a good soul; a good heart. |
25. Loyal; staunch: a good Republican. |
26. Well-behaved; obedient: a good child. |
27. Socially correct; proper: good manners. |
28. Sports 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. |
29. Sports Passing between the uprights of the goal and therefore scoring, as a field goal in football. |
30. Used to form exclamatory phrases expressing surprise or dismay: Good heavens! Good grief! |
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adverb |
1. Informal Well. |
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idiom |
1. as good as Practically; nearly: as good as new. |
2. but good Informal Used as an intensive: The pipe started to leak but good. |
3. no good Informal Worthless. |
4. to the good For the best; advantageous. |
5. to the good In an advantageous financial position: ended up to the good. |
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noun |
1. Something that is good. |
2. A good, valuable, or useful part or aspect. |
3. Welfare; benefit: for the common good. |
4. Goodness; virtue: There is much good to be found in people. |
5. Commodities; wares: frozen goods. |
6. Portable personal property. |
7. Fabric; material. |
8. Slang Incriminating information or evidence: tried to get the goods on the crook. |
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