Main Entry: ²good

Function: noun

Date: before 12th century

1 a : something that is good b (1) : something conforming to the moral order of the universe (2) : praiseworthy character : goodness c : a good element or portion
2 a : advancement of prosperity or well-being <the good of the community> <it's for your own good> b : something useful or beneficial <it's no good trying>
3 a : something that has economic utility or satisfies an economic want b plural : personal property having intrinsic value but usually excluding money, securities, and negotiable instruments c plural : cloth d plural : something manufactured or produced for sale : wares, merchandise <canned goods> e plural British : freight
4 : good persons —used with the
5 plural a : the qualities required to achieve an end b : proof of wrongdoing <didn't have the goods on him — T. G. Cooke>

— for good also for good and all : forever, permanently

— in good with : in a favored position with

— to the good 1 : for the best : beneficial <efforts to restrict credit were all to the good — Time>
2 : in a position of net gain or profit <wound up $10 to the good>