for good

phrase

variants or less commonly for good and all

: forever, permanently

She's gone for good.

Examples of for good in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Preseason Big 12 Freshman of the Year Jessie-May Hall finally broke the game open for good by sparking a 7-0 run with five straight points as TCU entered the fourth ahead 56-41. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2026

All eyes have been on the Chicago Blackhawks for the past week — and not for good reasons. — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026

After only two years in Wynwood, one of Miami’s best restaurants for pasta is closed for good. — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2026

But does that truly mean either streaming service is going away for good? — Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for for good

• allgood
• basswood
• beechwood
• bellwood
• birchwood
• boxwood
• boyhood
• brushwood
• childhood
• cordwood
• dogwood
• driftwood