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good

44 ENTRIES FOUND:

2good

noun

Definition of GOOD

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
in good with
: in a favored position with
to the good
1
: for the best : beneficial <efforts to restrict credit were all to the goodTime>
2
: in a position of net gain or profit <wound up to the good>

Examples of GOOD

  1. the battle of good versus evil
  2. Teachers can be a strong force for good.
  3. the difference between good and bad
  4. They had to sacrifice lesser goods for greater ones.
  5. What is life's highest good?
  6. Parents must teach their children the difference between the good and the bad.
  7. She believes that the good go to heaven when they die and the bad go to hell.
  8. Only the good die young.
  9. She believes there is some good in everyone.

First Known Use of GOOD

before 12th century

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