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- pronunciation:
- gUd
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun, adverb
- phrases:
- for good
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun), Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
better, best |
| definition 1: |
having qualities that are desired.
That was a good movie.She makes good soup.- synonyms:
- beneficial, desirable
- antonyms:
- bad, ill
- similar words:
- advantageous, capital, excellent, favorable, fine, first-rate, great, satisfactory, superb, terrific, well, wonderful
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| definition 2: |
doing what is right.
A good person helps others.- synonyms:
- moral, upright
- antonyms:
- bad, monstrous, wicked
- similar words:
- honorable, right, wholesome
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| definition 3: |
better than the average.
He always got good grades.- synonyms:
- decent, fine
- antonyms:
- inadequate, poor, shabby
- similar words:
- acceptable, adequate, all right, fair, first-rate, OK, satisfactory, superior
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| definition 4: |
pleasant.
We had a good time at the park.- synonyms:
- agreeable, enjoyable, nice, pleasant
- antonyms:
- disagreeable, rotten, unpleasant
- similar words:
- bright, cheerful
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| definition 5: |
sound; in good condition; able to be relied on.
She was in good health.He gave us good advice.- synonyms:
- dependable, reliable
- antonyms:
- bad, poor
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| definition 6: |
behaving in the proper way.
Spot is a good dog.- synonyms:
- obedient, well-behaved
- antonyms:
- bad, mischievous
- similar words:
- dutiful, nice, orderly, proper, respectful, well-mannered
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| definition 7: |
kind.
He has a good heart.- synonyms:
- decent, kind, kindly
- antonyms:
- bad, ill
- similar words:
- considerate, generous, humane, liberal
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| definition 8: |
well; healthy.
I always feel good after swimming. |
| related words: |
agreeable, distinct, fantastic, happy, pure, scrupulous, special, sure, sweet, true, valid, valuable |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
that which is good.
You have to take the good with the bad.- synonyms:
- asset, plus, positive, right
- antonyms:
- evil, harm
- similar words:
- benefit, gain
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| definition 2: |
benefit; advantage.
The new laws were for the good of all the people.- synonyms:
- benefit, interest, sake, success, welfare, well-being
- antonyms:
- harm
- similar words:
- advantage, favor, profit, prosperity
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| definition 3: |
kindness; virtue.
She has a lot of good in her heart.- synonyms:
- virtue
- antonyms:
- evil
- similar words:
- charity, generosity, good will, grace, honor, humanity, justice, kindness, mercy
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| related words: |
use, worth |
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition: |
(informal) well.
We played really good this afternoon. |
| phrase: |
for good |
good or well?
Good is an adjective. Well is the adverb form of good.Compare: - He is a good baseball player.
- He hits the ball well.
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