good
∞
1.0
- adjective
- /ɡʊd/
:
bueno
- The project's success shows that we made a good decision to invest in it.
- a good idea
- good job
- very good
If your challenger makes a good point, say so.
- If your challenger makes a good point, say so.
- Put simply, you are a good leader, clearly.
- Think of a good coffee and a good laugh.
- And so this remains a really good gamer phone.
- The lover is not as good as the beloved.
- But the problem is, it's not good for you to do.
- And a lot of that is good perception.
- And that can be very good, close drama.
Examples
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And all of my friends say it's a good place to start.
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Thanks and keep up the good work, OK?
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I think it would be good to try.
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So have fun, have a good day, carry on.
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Put simply, you are a good leader, clearly.
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And I think we are good for questions now.
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Now this is going to be a good story.
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I think he has good advice.
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We're having a good evening, too.
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It's really good to get out, you know.
Synonyms
∞
1.0
Correct or most suitable for a situation
∞
1.0
Very good or excellent in quality
∞
1.0
In good enough condition so no one needs to worry
∞
1.0
Good enough but not very good
∞
1.0
Feeling healthy or good enough to use
∞
1.0
Very good and better than most similar things
∞
1.0
Good enough for the purpose you need
641
1.9
Not perfect but good for what you need
487
2.3
Good enough in quality to meet normal needs
477
2.5
Good enough for a particular use or standard
234
2.7
Enough in amount or quality to meet a need
134
3.0
Better than expected and quite good
81
2.3
Good enough to meet a need but not very good
62
2.8
Showing approval or support, like a good review
1
5.0
A bit more than average in size, amount, or quality
Antonyms
Idioms
- Informal
92
5.8
A short response to show you are happy for someone or that you do not really care
- Informal
5
5.9
A person who thinks carefully and makes sensible choices
- Informal
3
7.4
To respond equally strongly when someone attacks or criticizes you
- Informal
1
8.6
Having a very strong taste that makes you want to eat every last bit
- Literature
1
7.5
People in society who are important, respected, and have power
- Informal
1
7.4
Something you say when you do not know the answer any more than the other person does
- Archaic
A small gesture, like a nod or smile, that shows agreement and tells someone to act
- Specialized
When people use bad money, they keep better money and it disappears
An unclear thing that does not help you understand or decide
Compounds
- Slur
10
9.1
A white man often in the southern US who is friendly but supports his group and resists change
- Slur
7
9.9
A white man from the southern US who is friendly but often has unfair views and favors other men
- Slur
1
9.9
A white man from the southern US who is friendly, loyal to his group, and sometimes intolerant
How Good
Surface Forms
Etymology
Good comes from an old German word gōd that meant 'fit' or 'benefit', and it is like the German gut and Dutch goed; so something called good was thought to have the right or wanted quality, which is why good means 'having positive or desirable qualities'.