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

But, as her clairvoyant predicted, their paths had rejoined for good this time. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2026

Space Launch Delta 45’s weather squadron forecasts only a 60% chance for good launch conditions Sunday, which would improve to 70% if delayed until Monday. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026

SoFi is also unique in offering a bonus for good grades and interest rate discounts to qualifying members. — Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Many on the New Right want Americans to believe that the past 10 years settled the debate about race in America for good. — Charles Finch, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 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