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good
1 of a high quality or standardWe saw a really good film last night. They were all dressed in their best clothes. These dishes are too good to use every day. Synonyms and related words
Extremely good or of a high quality excellent exceptional high-grade 2 able to do something wellFrancine was a very good cook. good at: Bob is pretty good at fixing things. Synonyms and related words 2a able to deal with someone or something well, or able to use something wellgood with: Gina has always been good with animals. Jake is really good with his hands (=skilful at making or doing things using his hands). Synonyms and related words
3 having the necessary qualitiesThis rock will make a good paperweight. good for: Electric cars are good for driving around town. Synonyms and related words
Extremely good or of a high quality excellent exceptional high-grade 3a reasonable or sensibleDad gave me some really good advice. This is surely the best argument against the death penalty. Give me one good reason why I should lend you money. Synonyms and related words
Sensible and reasonable practical sensible rational 3b suitable and likely to produce the results or conditions you wantNow would be a good time to ask for a pay rise. What’s the best way to get to the motorway from here? Synonyms and related words 3c convenientWhat’s a good time to call you? good for: Thursday is good for me – can you make it then? Synonyms and related words
4 honest and morally correctGeorge had always tried to lead a good life. It would be good if you gave the money back. Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe honest and sincere people and behaviour Synonyms and related words 4a willing to obey and behave in a socially correct wayRuth’s children are always so good. as good as gold: He sat there as good as gold the whole time. be a good boy/girl: Be a good boy and play quietly. Synonyms and related words
Obedient and cooperative obedient cooperative law-abiding Synonyms and related words 4b willing to obey all the rules of a particular religion or organization Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe religious people Synonyms and related words
Obedient and cooperative obedient cooperative law-abiding 4c kind, generous, and willing to helpgood to: Helen’s parents were always good to us. good about: Sheryl’s brother has been good about helping out with the new baby. it is good of someone to do something: It was so good of you to come. Synonyms and related words
Generous generous hospitable kind-hearted Synonyms and related words
Kind, gentle and sensitive Synonyms and related words
Helpful and willing to help
5 giving you a happy or pleasant feelingWe had such a good time in Madrid. A hot bath would be good now. One more piece of good news: Beth had a bouncing baby girl! it is/feels good to do something: It’s good to finally meet you. Synonyms and related words
Pleasant, enjoyable and relaxing pleasant enjoyable relaxing 6 attractiveCarol looks good with short hair, don’t you think? Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe attractive people or things lovely delightful appealing 7 feeling healthyI don’t feel very good – I’m going to lie down. Synonyms and related words
Feeling, looking and being healthy 7a feeling happyHe’s not in a very good mood. Synonyms and related words 7b making you healthy or happygood for: Exercise is good for you. it is good (for someone) to do something: It’s not good to eat so much junk food. Synonyms and related words
Making you feel happy or happier life-affirming cheerful exhilarating Synonyms and related words
Good for you or for your health healthy wholesome well-balanced 7c giving benefits to somethinggood for: The recent tax cuts will be good for business. Synonyms and related words
Good for you or for your health healthy wholesome well-balanced
8 fairly large in amount, size, range etcHe earns a good salary as a consultant. The library has a good selection of computer books. Synonyms and related words Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe large amounts and quantities substantial considerable extensive 8a a good many/fewinformala large number of people or thingsThey’ve known each other for a good many years.
9 not damaged or spoiled in any way and still able to be used or eatenDo you think the eggs are still good? Synonyms and related words
In good condition and not damaged 9a able to be legally used or officially acceptedgood for: The tickets are good for three weeks. Synonyms and related words 9b still able to be used for a particular period of time or a particular distancegood for: I think these trousers are good for another few months. Synonyms and related words
Useful and effective and working correctly 9c able to be used because of being real and not false Synonyms and related words
10 spokenused for saying that you are pleased with someone, or are pleased about something‘They should be here in half an hour.’ ‘Good.’ Oh, good, you remembered to buy the milk. Synonyms and related words
Ways of expressing happiness and pleasure 10a used when talking about what has been decided or agreedGood. Then we’ll meet at midday in front of the theatre. Synonyms and related words
Ways of agreeing with someone
11 having a high and respected position in societyHe comes from a very good family. Your accent doesn’t make you better than me. Synonyms and related words
General words used to describe rank and status above above my paygrade A-list 11a expensive, or used by people with a high position in societyWe moved to a smaller house in a good area. Synonyms and related words
General words for expensive
12 reliable and likely to earn a lot of money for youTony has a good job at the post office. They made some good investments. Synonyms and related words
Reliable and trustworthy reliable trustworthy consistent 13 giving you a lot of value for something you are buying or sellingThirty pounds is a good price for jeans. We got a good deal on our plane tickets. Synonyms and related words
Types of prices and describing prices and costs all in all-in all-inclusive 14 thorough and completeThe witness said she got a good look at his face. What I need is a good night’s sleep. Synonyms and related words Synonyms and related words
Funny, playful and humorous Synonyms and related words
Interesting interesting original exciting 16 a ball that is good in a game such as tennis lands inside the area in which the game is played Synonyms and related words
Relating to the ball in sports and games 17 informalmore than a particular distance, amount, age etcWe’ve been waiting for a good half hour. Synonyms and related words 18 if there is a good chance of something happening, it is likely to happenThere’s a good chance of showers tonight. Synonyms and related words
Certain or likely to happen 19 spokenused for saying you are well‘How are you?’ ‘Good, thanks.’ Synonyms and related words
Feeling, looking and being healthy 20 (as) good as goldvery goodThe children were as good as gold. Submitted by:
Ismail from Russian Federation on 05/02/2018 21 Have a good one!an informal expression of farewellThe idea sounds great, Rebecca! We’ll talk about it one of these days. Have a good one! Submitted by:
Boris Marchenko from Russian Federation on 13/07/2017 22 have a good one!spokengoodbye and have a good dayCustomer: Thank you! Cashier: You are welcome! Have a good one! Submitted by:
Boris Marchenko from Russian Federation on 12/11/2014
all in good time as good a time/place etc as any as good as finished/dead etc as good as new as good as your word be as good as it gets be good to go good and ready/warm etc good boy/girl a good deal someone’s good eye/ear/arm/leg etc good for/on someone good for something a good friend good Heavens/Lord/God/grief/gracious good old have a good thing going if you know what’s good for you it’s a good thing/job that make good make good (on) a promise/threat/debt etc make good something not good enough that’s a good one too good to be true/to last too much of a good thing would you be so good as/would you be good enough to do something
good
1 of a high quality or standardWe saw a really good movie last night. They were all dressed in their best clothes. These dishes are too good to use every day. Synonyms and related words
Extremely good or of a high quality 2 able to do something wellFrancine was a very good cook. good at: Bob is pretty good at fixing things. Synonyms and related words 2a able to deal with someone or something well, or able to use something wellgood with: Gina has always been good with animals. Jake is really good with his hands (=skillful at making or doing things using his hands). Synonyms and related words
3 having the necessary qualitiesThis rock will make a good paperweight. good for: Electric cars are good for driving around town. Synonyms and related words
Extremely good or of a high quality 3a reasonable or sensibleDad gave me some really good advice. This is surely the best argument against the death penalty. Give me one good reason why I should lend you money. Synonyms and related words
Sensible and reasonable realistic practical sensible 3b appropriate and likely to produce the results or conditions you wantNow would be a good time to ask for a raise. What’s the best way to get to the freeway from here? Synonyms and related words 3c convenientWhat’s a good time to call you? good for: Thursday is good for me – can you make it then? Synonyms and related words
4 honest and morally correctGeorge had always tried to lead a good life. It would be good if you gave the money back. Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe honest and sincere people and behavior Synonyms and related words 4a willing to obey and behave in a socially correct wayRuth’s children are always so good. as good as gold: He sat there as good as gold the whole time. be a good boy/girl: Be a good boy and play quietly. Synonyms and related words
Obedient and cooperative obedient cooperative law-abiding Synonyms and related words 4b willing to obey all the rules of a particular religion or organization Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe religious people Synonyms and related words
Obedient and cooperative obedient cooperative law-abiding 4c kind, generous, and willing to helpgood to: Helen’s parents were always good to us. good about: Sheryl’s brother has been good about helping out with the new baby. it is good of someone to do something: It was so good of you to come. Synonyms and related words
Generous generous hospitable kind-hearted Synonyms and related words
Kind and gentle and sensitive Synonyms and related words
Helpful and willing to help
5 giving you a happy or pleasant feelingWe had such a good time in Las Vegas. A hot bath would feel good about now. One more piece of good news: Beth had a baby girl! it is/feels good to do something: It’s good to finally meet you. Synonyms and related words
Pleasant, enjoyable and relaxing pleasant enjoyable relaxing 6 attractiveCarol looks good with short hair, don’t you think? Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe attractive people or things lovely delightful appealing 7 feeling healthy“How are you today?” “Good, and you?” I don’t feel very good – I’m going to lie down. Synonyms and related words
Feeling, looking and being healthy 7a feeling happyHe’s not in a very good mood. Synonyms and related words 7b making you healthy or happygood for: Exercise is good for you. it is good (for someone) to do something: It’s not good to eat so much junk food. Synonyms and related words
Making you feel happy or happier life-affirming cheerful exhilarating Synonyms and related words
Good for you or for your health healthy wholesome well-balanced 7c giving benefits to somethinggood for: The recent tax cuts will be good for business. Synonyms and related words
Good for you or for your health healthy wholesome well-balanced
8 fairly large in amount, size, range, etc.He earns a good salary as a consultant. The library has a good selection of computer books. Synonyms and related words Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe large amounts and quantities substantial considerable extensive 9 not damaged or spoiled in any way and still able to be used or eatenDo you think the eggs are still good? Synonyms and related words
In good condition and not damaged 9a able to be legally used or officially acceptedgood for: The tickets are good for three weeks. Synonyms and related words 9b still able to be used for a particular period of time or a particular distancegood for: I think these pants are good for another few months. Synonyms and related words
Useful and effective and working correctly 9c able to be used because of being real and not false Synonyms and related words
10 spokenused for saying that you are pleased with someone, or are pleased about something“They should be here in half an hour.” “Good.” Oh, good, you remembered to buy the milk. Synonyms and related words
Ways of expressing happiness and pleasure 10a used when talking about what has been decided or agreedGood. Then we’ll meet at noon in front of the theater. Synonyms and related words
Ways of agreeing with someone
11 having a high and respected position in societyHe comes from a very good family. Your accent doesn’t make you better than me. Synonyms and related words
General words used to describe rank and status above above my paygrade A-list 11a expensive, or used by people with a high position in societyWe moved to a smaller house in a good neighborhood. Synonyms and related words
General words for expensive
12 reliable and likely to earn a lot of money for youTammy has a good job at the post office. They made some good investments. Synonyms and related words
Reliable and trustworthy reliable trustworthy consistent 13 giving you a lot of value for something you are buying or sellingTwenty dollars is a good price for jeans. We got a good deal on our airplane tickets. Synonyms and related words
Types of prices and describing prices and costs $90, 80 cents, etc. a clip all in all-in 14 thorough and completeThe witness said she got a good look at his face. What I need is a good night’s sleep. Synonyms and related words Synonyms and related words
Funny, playful and humorous Synonyms and related words
Interesting interesting original exciting 16 a ball that is good in a game such as tennis lands inside the area in which the game is played Synonyms and related words
Relating to the ball in sports and games 17 informalmore than a particular distance, amount, age, etc.We’ve been waiting for a good half hour. Synonyms and related words 18 if there is a good chance of something happening, it is likely to happenThere’s a good chance of showers tonight. Synonyms and related words
Certain or likely to happen 19 spokenused for saying you are well“How are you?” “Good, thanks.” Synonyms and related words
Feeling, looking and being healthy 20 (as) good as goldvery goodThe children were as good as gold. Submitted by:
Ismail from Russian Federation on 05/02/2018 21 Have a good one!an informal expression of farewellThe idea sounds great, Rebecca! We’ll talk about it one of these days. Have a good one! Submitted by:
Boris Marchenko from Russian Federation on 13/07/2017 22 have a good one!spokengoodbye and have a good dayCustomer: Thank you! Cashier: You are welcome! Have a good one! Submitted by:
Boris Marchenko from Russian Federation on 12/11/2014
all in good time as good a time/place etc. as any as good as finished/dead etc. as good as new as good as your word be as good as it gets be good to go good and ready/warm etc. good boy/girl a good deal someone’s good eye/ear/arm/leg etc. good for someone good for something a good friend good Heavens/Lord/God/grief/gracious a good many good old have a good thing going if you know what’s good for you it’s a good thing that make good make good (on) a promise/threat/debt etc. make good something not good enough that’s a good one too good to be true/to last too much of a good thing would you be so good as/would you be good enough to do something
goodadverbmainly Americanspoken UK /ɡʊd/ 1 a way of saying ‘well’ that many people think is not correctHe’s doing pretty good at his new job. Synonyms and related words 2 good and propercompletelyThe project failed good and proper. The table is broken good and proper. Submitted by:
Darshi from India on 17/10/2016
good1 a way of saying “well” that many people think is not correctHe’s doing pretty good at his new job. Synonyms and related words 2 good and propercompletelyThe project failed good and proper. The table is broken good and proper. Submitted by:
Darshi from India on 17/10/2016
good
noun uncountable UK /ɡʊd/ 1 advantage, or benefitfor the good of someone/something: Hartman should resign for the good of the party. for someone’s own good: I’m only punishing you for your own good. do someone good: I think a trip to the beach would do us all a lot of good. the common/general good (=benefit for everyone in society or in a group): The country’s natural resources should be used for the common good. Synonyms and related words 2 morally correct behaviourThe Internet can be a force for good by helping to spread knowledge. good and evil: the battle between good and evil Synonyms and related words
Morally good or correct behaviour 2a the goodpeople who behave in a morally correct waySynonyms and related words
3 the pleasant part or aspects of somethingWhen you’re bringing up kids, you have to take the good with the bad. Synonyms and related words
£10/£20/£100 etc to the good be (all) to the good do no good for good no good too clever/nice/generous etc for your own good up to no good what’s the good of/what good is (it) (doing) something?
good
noun uncountable US /ɡʊd/ 1 advantage, or benefitfor the good of someone/something: Hartman should resign for the good of the party. for someone’s own good: I’m doing this for your own good. do someone good: I think a trip to the beach would do us all a lot of good. the common/general good (=benefit for everyone in society or in a group): The country’s natural resources should be used for the common good. Synonyms and related words 2 morally correct behaviorThe Internet can be a force for good by helping to spread knowledge. good and evil: the battle between good and evil Synonyms and related words
Morally good or correct behavior 2a the goodpeople who behave in a morally correct waySynonyms and related words
3 the pleasant part or aspects of somethingWhen you’re raising kids, you sometimes have to take the good with the bad. Synonyms and related words
$10/$20/$100 etc. to the good do no good for good no good too clever/nice/generous etc. for your own good up to no good what’s the good of/what good is (it) (doing) something?
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