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

Once a tooth erupts, though, the cells that made its enamel, called ameloblasts, break down and disappear for good. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026

Quarterback Daniel Jones threw two interceptions, running back Jonathan Taylor had a fumble, the special teams had a punt blocked for a touchdown, and the offense also had a turnover on downs for good measure. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2026

Instead of promising to claw back manufacturing jobs that are gone for good, the next administration should train Americans for the jobs of the future. — Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2026

Space Launch Delta 45’s weather squadron forecasts only a 55% chance for good conditions at the launch site as well as listing a moderate-to-high chance of bad conditions for the rocket booster recovery attempt downrange. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 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