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- pronunciation:
- gUd
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun, adverb, interjection
- phrases:
- do good, do somebody good, the goods, to the good
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun), Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
better, best |
| definition 1: |
having qualities that are desired, enjoyed, or beneficial; desirable.
That was a really good movie, and I'd like to see it again.The cafeteria actually serves quite good food.She got a good score on her exam.- synonyms:
- beneficial, desirable, positive
- antonyms:
- bad, evil, ill
- similar words:
- advantageous, capital, excellent, favorable, fine, first-rate, great, satisfactory, superb, terrific, well, wonderful
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| definition 2: |
morally upright; virtuous.
She was a good person who cared deeply for others.- synonyms:
- just, moral, nice, upright, virtuous
- antonyms:
- bad, evil, monstrous, nefarious, wicked
- similar words:
- beneficent, benevolent, charitable, godly, honorable, right, righteous, wholesome
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| definition 3: |
approving, favorable, or optimistic.
She has a good opinion of her neighbors.We have good feelings about this decision.The teacher said good things about her performance in school.- synonyms:
- positive
- antonyms:
- bad, negative
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| definition 4: |
better than the average.
He always got good grades in school.- synonyms:
- decent, fine
- antonyms:
- inadequate, poor, shabby
- similar words:
- acceptable, adequate, all right, fair, first-rate, OK, passable, satisfactory, strong, superior, tolerable
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| definition 5: |
pleasant; enjoyable.
We had a good time at the party.- synonyms:
- agreeable, congenial, enjoyable, nice, pleasant, pleasing
- antonyms:
- disagreeable, rotten, unpleasant
- similar words:
- bright, cheerful, convivial, entertaining, sociable
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| definition 6: |
capable; efficient.
She is highly valued as a good worker.He's good at tennis.The new teacher is very good with young children.I've never been very good with figures, so I always a use a calculator.- synonyms:
- capable, competent, efficient, proficient
- antonyms:
- poor
- similar words:
- adept, hard, qualified, skilled, strong
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| definition 7: |
sound; reliable.
She gave us some good insight into the problem.- synonyms:
- dependable, reliable, solid, sound
- antonyms:
- bad, ill, poor
- similar words:
- true, trustworthy
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| definition 8: |
well-mannered; obedient.
Our Spike is a good dog.Our little boy is very good with this new babysitter.- synonyms:
- obedient, well-behaved
- antonyms:
- bad, mischievous
- similar words:
- decorous, dutiful, nice, orderly, proper, respectful, seemly, well-mannered
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| definition 9: |
considerable; ample.
I'm making a good salary now.- synonyms:
- ample, considerable, sizable, substantial
- antonyms:
- inadequate
- similar words:
- adequate, large, sufficient
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| definition 10: |
advantageous; favorable.
It's a good day to take a walk.Their offer sounds like a very good deal.- synonyms:
- advantageous, favorable, fit, suitable
- antonyms:
- bad
- similar words:
- advisable, appropriate, beneficial, fitting, prosperous, right, salutary
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| definition 11: |
full.
I waited for her for a good hour.- synonyms:
- whole
- similar words:
- complete, entire, full, solid
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| definition 12: |
thorough.
I gave the contract a good reading before I signed it.- synonyms:
- complete, sound, thorough
- similar words:
- accurate, careful, precise, solid
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| definition 13: |
unspoiled.
Is this milk still good?- synonyms:
- all right, sound, usable
- antonyms:
- bad, foul
- similar words:
- edible, fine, OK, sweet, wholesome
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| definition 14: |
kind, compassionate.
It was good of him to stop and help.- synonyms:
- altruistic, beneficent, benevolent, compassionate, decent, gracious, kind, kindly
- antonyms:
- bad, ill
- similar words:
- charitable, considerate, generous, humane, liberal, merciful
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| definition 15: |
loyal; steadfast.
He's always been a very good friend to me.These are all good members of the club.- synonyms:
- faithful, loyal, staunch, steadfast, true
- similar words:
- dependable, firm, reliable, solid, trustworthy
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| definition 16: |
well; healthy.
I feel good today. |
| definition 17: |
capable of producing desired results; effective.
This polish is especially good on damaged wood.This herbal tea is good for sore throats.- synonyms:
- effective
- antonyms:
- bad, harmful
- similar words:
- beneficial, useful
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| definition 18: |
enjoyable to eat or drink.
Your mother makes very good spaghetti.This wine is good with that kind of cheese.- similar words:
- delicious, tasty, yummy
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| related words: |
agreeable, distinct, famous, fantastic, hale, happy, meet, opportune, pious, possible, pure, scrupulous, special, sure, sweet, tidy, true, valid, valuable, well |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
that which is good.
We 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; welfare.
She worked for the good of all the people.- synonyms:
- benefit, interest, sake, success, welfare, well-being
- antonyms:
- harm
- similar words:
- advantage, behoof, favor, profit, prosperity
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| definition 3: |
virtue.
She has a lot of good in her heart.- synonyms:
- decency, morality, rectitude, virtue
- antonyms:
- evil
- similar words:
- beneficence, benevolence, charity, generosity, good will, grace, honor, humanity, justice, kindness, mercy, righteousness
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| definition 4: |
(pl.) one's personal possessions.
He pledged her all his worldly goods.- synonyms:
- belongings, paraphernalia, possessions, stuff, things
- similar words:
- chattels, property, trappings
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| definition 5: |
(pl.) inventory; merchandise.
Most of the store's goods were destroyed in the fire.- synonyms:
- inventory, merchandise, stock, wares
- similar words:
- commodities, dry goods
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| related words: |
error, merit, use, worth |
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| phrase: |
to the good |
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition: |
(informal) well.
I think we played really good this afternoon. |
| phrase: |
the goods |
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| part of speech: |
interjection |
| definition: |
used to express satisfaction, pleasure, or approval.
Good! I like your idea.- synonyms:
- OK
- similar words:
- all right, bully, yes
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| phrase: |
do good, do somebody 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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