Synonyms of good andnext
: very, entirely
was good and mad

Examples of good and in a Sentence

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Being a part of a community and having people physically with you in good and bad times is important. — Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026 Robinson surfaces in good and bad ways Edge rusher Chop Robinson (two tackles), who missed last week’s 49ers game due to his third concussion in 11 months, was quiet in the first half Sunday. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 27 Sep. 2026 Its camera is still quite good and mostly maintains the status quo compared with the Birdbuddy Pro's Nature Cam Pro. — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 27 Sep. 2026 The story follows the Trask family over generations of defining good and evil. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for good and

Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of good and was in 1885

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“Good and.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good%20and. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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