Prefixes of good
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scattergood
- noun someone who spends money prodigally
spendthrift; spender; spend-all.
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- noun someone who spends money prodigally
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allgood
- noun European plant naturalized in North America; often collected from the wild as a potherb
Chenopodium bonus-henricus; wild spinach; fat hen; good-king-henry.
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- noun European plant naturalized in North America; often collected from the wild as a potherb
Suffixes of good
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good
- noun benefit
- for your own good
- what’s the good of worrying?
- noun moral excellence or admirableness
goodness.- there is much good to be found in people
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- noun benefit
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goodness
- noun that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
good.- weigh the good against the bad
- among the highest goods of all are happiness and self-realization
- noun moral excellence or admirableness
good.- there is much good to be found in people
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- noun that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
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goodwill
- noun (accounting) an intangible asset valued according to the advantage or reputation a business has acquired (over and above its tangible assets)
good will. - noun the friendly hope that something will succeed
good will.
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- noun (accounting) an intangible asset valued according to the advantage or reputation a business has acquired (over and above its tangible assets)
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goodbye
- noun a farewell remark
good-by; adieu; adios; so long; cheerio; good-bye; arrivederci; sayonara; auf wiedersehen; bye-bye; goodby; bye; good day; au revoir.- they said their good-byes
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- noun a farewell remark
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goodly
- adjective satellite large in amount or extent or degree
sizeable; respectable; healthy; hefty; tidy; sizable; goodish.- it cost a considerable amount
- a goodly amount
- received a hefty bonus
- a respectable sum
- a tidy sum of money
- a sizable fortune
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- adjective satellite large in amount or extent or degree
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goody
- noun something considered choice to eat
kickshaw; delicacy; treat; dainty.
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- noun something considered choice to eat
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goody
- noun something considered choice to eat
kickshaw; delicacy; treat; dainty.
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- noun something considered choice to eat
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goodyear
- noun United States inventor of vulcanized rubber (1800-1860)
Charles Goodyear.
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- noun United States inventor of vulcanized rubber (1800-1860)
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goodall
- noun English zoologist noted for her studies of chimpanzees in the wild (born in 1934)
Jane Goodall.
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- noun English zoologist noted for her studies of chimpanzees in the wild (born in 1934)
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good
- noun benefit
- for your own good
- what’s the good of worrying?
- noun moral excellence or admirableness
goodness.- there is much good to be found in people
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- noun benefit
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goodbye
- noun a farewell remark
good-by; adieu; adios; so long; cheerio; good-bye; arrivederci; sayonara; auf wiedersehen; bye-bye; goodby; bye; good day; au revoir.- they said their good-byes
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- noun a farewell remark
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goodby
- noun a farewell remark
good-by; adieu; adios; so long; cheerio; good-bye; arrivederci; sayonara; auf wiedersehen; goodbye; bye-bye; bye; good day; au revoir.- they said their good-byes
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- noun a farewell remark
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good
- noun benefit
- for your own good
- what’s the good of worrying?
- noun moral excellence or admirableness
goodness.- there is much good to be found in people
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- noun benefit
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goody
- noun something considered choice to eat
kickshaw; delicacy; treat; dainty.
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- noun something considered choice to eat
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good
- noun benefit
- for your own good
- what’s the good of worrying?
- noun moral excellence or admirableness
goodness.- there is much good to be found in people
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- noun benefit
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goodish
- adjective satellite moderately good of its kind
- a goodish wine
- adjective satellite large in amount or extent or degree
sizeable; respectable; healthy; hefty; tidy; sizable; goodly.- it cost a considerable amount
- a goodly amount
- received a hefty bonus
- a respectable sum
- a tidy sum of money
- a sizable fortune
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- adjective satellite moderately good of its kind
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goodness
- noun that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
good.- weigh the good against the bad
- among the highest goods of all are happiness and self-realization
- noun moral excellence or admirableness
good.- there is much good to be found in people
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- noun that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
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goodly
- adjective satellite large in amount or extent or degree
sizeable; respectable; healthy; hefty; tidy; sizable; goodish.- it cost a considerable amount
- a goodly amount
- received a hefty bonus
- a respectable sum
- a tidy sum of money
- a sizable fortune
- More ‘goodly’ Meaning
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- adjective satellite large in amount or extent or degree
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goodly
- adjective satellite large in amount or extent or degree
sizeable; respectable; healthy; hefty; tidy; sizable; goodish.- it cost a considerable amount
- a goodly amount
- received a hefty bonus
- a respectable sum
- a tidy sum of money
- a sizable fortune
- More ‘goodly’ Meaning
- goodlier Associated Words
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- adjective satellite large in amount or extent or degree
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goodyear
- noun United States inventor of vulcanized rubber (1800-1860)
Charles Goodyear.
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- noun United States inventor of vulcanized rubber (1800-1860)
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goodyera
- noun genus of small orchids of the northern hemisphere with creeping rhizomes and stalked ovate leaves and small flowers
genus Goodyera.
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- noun genus of small orchids of the northern hemisphere with creeping rhizomes and stalked ovate leaves and small flowers
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goody
- noun something considered choice to eat
kickshaw; delicacy; treat; dainty.
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- noun something considered choice to eat
Derived words of good
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drygoods
- noun textiles or clothing and related merchandise
soft goods.
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- noun textiles or clothing and related merchandise
About Prefix and Suffix Words
This page lists all the words created by adding prefixes, suffixes to the word `good`. For each word, youwill notice a blue bar below the word. The longer the blue bar below a word, the more common/popular the word. Very short blue bars indicate rare usage.
While some of the words are direct derivations of the word `good`, some are not.
You can click on each word to see it’s meaning.
About Prefix and Suffix Words
This page lists all the words created by adding prefixes, suffixes to the word `good`. For each word, youwill notice a blue bar below the word. The longer the blue bar below a word, the more common/popular the word. Very short blue bars indicate rare usage.
While some of the words are direct derivations of the word `good`, some are not.
You can click on each word to see it’s meaning.
Great, excellent, amazing, awesome (our personal favorite); these are just a few stale superlatives stymying your writing.
As the Wise, Ink team were working on our own book project, we were shocked to find the obscene number of “really greats” and “very goods” that peppered our precious book content. The overuse of words like terrific, amazing, and awesome are boring and pedestrian.
We’re among friends, so we’ll admit that it was not only embarrassing, but downright lazy on our part to rely so heavily on “great” and other past-its-prime word choices. Thus, we sought several resources to help eliminate this and developed a list of words we’re committed to using from now on.
Use powerful superlatives that enhance your blogs, tweets, press releases, and manuscripts. These 45 foolproof words will color your writing with punch and pizzazz. So get rid of that musty good and great and use these instead:
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Astounding
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Bedazzling
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Brilliant
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Breathtaking
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Classy
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Compelling
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Dazzling
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Eclipsing
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Elite
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Enriching
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Epic
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Flawless
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First-rate
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Gripping
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Groundbreaking
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Gut-wrenching
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Headline-worthy
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Iconic
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Impeccable
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Insightful
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Inspired
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Kick-Ass
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Laudable
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Legendary
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Luminous
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Masterful
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Notable
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Pioneering
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Pitch-Perfect
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Pivotal
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Prime
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Provocative
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Refined
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Rich
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Riveting
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Sensational
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Stellar
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To Die For
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Trailblazing
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Thought-Provoking
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Touching
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Transcendent
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Unforgettable
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Vibrant
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World class
Need more word ideas? Check out Better Than Great: A Plenitudinous Compendium of Wallopingly Fresh Superlatives by Arthur Plotnik. You won’t regret it!
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Are you tired of always saying “good”?
Looking forward to using more vivid and creative ways to describe people, places and experiences that you enjoy?
After reading the descriptions and examples we have below, you’ll be able to move beyond just describing everything as “good.”
Contents
- Cool
- Excellent
- Wonderful
- Perfect
- Fantastic
- Exceptional
- Terrific
- Outstanding
- Pleasant
- Awesome
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Cool
In addition to being used to describe temperature, “cool” also means very good or fashionable. For example, you might describe stylish clothes as “cool” or a performance by a musician that you really enjoy.
It can also be used to express acceptance when someone makes a suggestion. For example, if someone suggests meeting to go to a movie, you could say “Cool! I’ll see you at 6 p.m.” Like “awesome,” “cool” is a popular expression for younger people, and you shouldn’t use it in more formal conversations.
Excellent
“Excellent” is used to describe something very good or of high quality. Almost anything you can describe as “good,” you can also describe as excellent. It can be used when speaking to friends, family, or coworkers when you want to emphasize that something is not just ok or good, but very good.
If someone asks “how are you,” you can respond “excellent.” Or, similar to this restaurant review, you could say “Have you been to the new restaurant downtown? The food there is excellent.”
Wonderful
“Wonderful” means great or very good. People can be wonderful, experiences can be wonderful and things can be wonderful. You can use this word in both formal and casual settings.
For example, you could say “The paintings at the art exhibition last night were wonderful,” or “I think you’ll like her. She’s a wonderful person.”
Perfect
Perfect describes something that is flawless or exactly matching the need in a particular situation.
If you have a very good day and everything happens exactly as you want it to, you could describe it as a “perfect day.” A hotel could be “perfect for families” or an actor in a movie could be “perfect for the role.” If someone suggests an idea that you like, you can say “That’s perfect” or “That sounds perfect.”
Fantastic
The word “fantastic” is used to describe something very good or exciting. It can be used in both formal and informal situations. It’s a very enthusiastic, positive word, so you should say it with some emphasis or exclamation.
For example, if someone asks you about your trip to Thailand, you could say “It was fantastic!”
Exceptional
“Exceptional” means that someone or something is above average. This adjective has a slightly more formal tone, and it’s a good word to use when you want to sound a little more sophisticated.
For example, you could say “I think Italy is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. The scenery is exceptional.”
Terrific
“Terrific” means very good or great. You can use it the same way you use “good.” It’s another very enthusiastic adjective, so only use it if you’re describing something you really like a lot.
You could describe someone’s idea or performance as “terrific,” such as “I’m very happy with the results. She did a terrific job on this project.”
Keep in mind that “terrific” can also be used to describe something very bad depending on the noun it’s paired with. For example, you could also talk about a “terrific storm” or a “terrific explosion.”
Outstanding
“Outstanding” describes something that “stands out” or is noticeably better than the alternatives. An “outstanding” book is better than all the other books you’ve read recently, or an “outstanding” hotel is one of the nicest hotels you’ve ever stayed in. This adjective is appropriate to use in casual or formal conversations.
Note that “outstanding” can also mean “unpaid” depending on the situation. So if you have an “outstanding” bill, it means that you have a bill that needs to be paid, not a “very good” bill.
How do you know which meaning is being used? Context is super important for this. That’s why when you’re learning new words, you should try to learn them in sentences. You can also use immersion programs to see words in different scenarios. On FluentU, for example, you can search for specific words in the program’s library of authentic videos to see how they’re used by native English speakers.
Pleasant
“Pleasant” describes something that is enjoyable or likable. It can be used to describe people, places, or experiences. “Pleasant” is a little less strong than words like “outstanding,” “terrific” or “fantastic” and it can be a good word to use if something was nice, yet not the absolute best thing imaginable.
For example, you could say “We had a nice time at dinner. It was a very pleasant evening.”
Awesome
Technically, “awesome” describes something that inspires awe or wonder. Typically, however, “awesome” is used to describe people, experiences or places that are very good or impressive.
For example, you could say “I love your new watch. It looks awesome.” It’s an adjective that is particularly popular with younger people, and it’s not an expression that you would want to use in a formal or business situation.
Say goodbye to “good!” Now you have some awesome, terrific, wonderful synonyms to improve your English vocabulary way beyond the basics.
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Словосочетания
for good — окончательно; навсегда; совсем
pay for goods — оплачивать товар
power for good — благотворное влияние
for good reason — по уважительной причине; по понятной причине
order for goods — заказ на товар
credit for goods — подтоварный кредит
indent for goods — сделать заказ на товары
for good and all — навсегда
for good measure — для ровного счёта; впридачу; вдобавок
search for goods — искать товар
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Автоматический перевод
за добро, во благо, для хорошего, к добру, на добро, ко благу, для добра, на благо, в добро, к лучшему, за хорошее, на хорошие, для блага, к хорошему, навсегда
Перевод по словам
good — хороший, добрый, благой, хорошо, добро, благо, польза
Примеры
He has a nose for good deals.
У него нюх на выгодные сделки.
We were hoping for good weather.
Мы надеялись на хорошую погоду.
They were hoping for good weather.
Они надеялись на хорошую погоду.
Children get stickers for good work.
За хорошую работу дети получают наклейки /стикеры/.
His monologues made for good theater.
Его монологи были очень сценичны.
She has a discerning eye for good art.
У неё намётанный глаз на хорошее искусство.
Teachers can be a strong force for good.
Учителя могут быть мощной силой добра.
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Примеры, ожидающие перевода
…hanging branches blocked our way for a good part of the trail…
And Ippolit Kirillovitch was, in the opinion of our ladies, «crushed for good.»
Well, that’s my good deed for the day (=something good you try to do for someone else every day).
…the judge ordered the landlord to pay his former tenants $100,000 each as requital for goods lost or damaged in the apartment fire…
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as in reasonable
based on sound reasoning or information
had enough information to make a good assessment of the situation
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as in nice
conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue
a good person who seldom did wrong good behavior will earn you the respect of others
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as in logical
according to the rules of logic
you don’t need a good reason to stop doing that—it’s because I said so
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as in alright
being to one’s liking
that band’s music is good
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as in favorable
expressing approval
gave the restaurant a good review
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as in steadfast
firm in one’s allegiance to someone or something
a good Democrat who wouldn’t dream of voting for a Republican candidate
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as in pleasant
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
we had a good time at the movies
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as in skilled
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor
he’s good at math
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as in worthy
having sufficient worth or merit to receive one’s honor, esteem, or reward
she is good enough to win a fellowship
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as in suitable
having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance
that electrician is good at what he does
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as in appropriate
meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation
those rotten apples aren’t good to eat
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as in considerable
sufficiently large in size, amount, or number to merit attention
had a good number of valuable baseball cards in his collection
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as in reliable
worthy of one’s trust
a car that should be good for another few years
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as in accurate
being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard
if these measurements are good, the venetian blind should fit the window perfectly
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as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at
an actress who always looks good on-screen
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as in healthy
beneficial to the health of body or mind
eating a good breakfast will provide you with more energy during the day didn’t like broccoli even though he knew it was good for him
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as in charitable
having or showing a concern for the welfare of others
if the church is to stay open, it’s going to have to receive more than good intentions from its members
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as in adequate
of a level of quality that meets one’s needs or standards
the food at that restaurant is good but hardly great
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as in beneficial
promoting or contributing to personal or social well-being
product packaging that is intended to be good for the environment
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as in benefit
something that provides happiness or does good for a person or thing
let us praise God, from Whom all goods flow
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as in interest
the state of doing well especially in relation to one’s happiness or success
I am doing this for your own good
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as in stock
goods plural
products that are bought and sold in business
had a hard time selling leftover Easter goods that were still on the shelves by Mother’s Day
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as in qualification
goods plural
a skill, an ability, or knowledge that makes a person able to do a particular job
the hiring committee thinks this latest applicant really has the goods
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as in effects
goods plural
transportable items that one owns
before moving to Florida, the couple sold their house and auctioned off their household goods
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as in fine
in a satisfactory way
things are going good for us
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