good for (someone or something)
idiom
1
—used to express approval of someone
"I passed the exam!" "Good for you!"
"He got the job." "Good for him!"
2
: resulting in something good or desirable for (someone or something)
Regular exercise is good for you.
Hot soup is good for a cold.
Being with friends is especially good for him right now.
3
—used to say how long something will continue or be valid
This offer is good for the remainder of the month.
Our old car still runs and should be good for a few more years.
4
somewhat informal
: able to provide or produce (something)
I'm good for a hundred dollars if you need a loan.
Examples of good for (someone or something) in a Sentence
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John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Apr. 2024
Wyatt Russell plays an ex-baseball star who moves into a new house with his wife (Oscar nominee Kerry Condon) and kids and feels swimming could be good for their souls, but the outdoor pool contains a dark force that doesn't have fun in its plans.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2024
Various people interviewed for this article said that 3- to 5-milligram products were good for beginners, and more experienced THC consumers could start with products that have 10 milligrams of THC.
—Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2024
On the one hand, the development of a human rabies vaccine in 1885 was good for dogs: Once pooches were no longer terrifying disease vectors, people could welcome them into their home without reservation.
—Ben Goldfarb, The Atlantic, 18 Apr. 2024
Despite the latest share gains, professional investors cautioned the outlook was not good for Trump Media, putting some of the small investors who are holding onto the stock at risk.
—Rafael Nam, NPR, 18 Apr. 2024
What’s more, many of the ingredients packed into CC creams are good for skin, too.
—Kylee McGuigan, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2024
Naturally, there is opposition, principally from Big Potato, which views the vegetable designation to be good for business, even if — nutritionally speaking — potatoes are more like a refined carbohydrate.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2024
Monday’s draft, driven by Clark’s selection, drew 2.4 million viewers, ESPN announced, good for its most ever and more than the 2023 MLB and NHL drafts combined.
—Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2024
John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Apr. 2024
Wyatt Russell plays an ex-baseball star who moves into a new house with his wife (Oscar nominee Kerry Condon) and kids and feels swimming could be good for their souls, but the outdoor pool contains a dark force that doesn't have fun in its plans.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2024
Various people interviewed for this article said that 3- to 5-milligram products were good for beginners, and more experienced THC consumers could start with products that have 10 milligrams of THC.
—Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2024
On the one hand, the development of a human rabies vaccine in 1885 was good for dogs: Once pooches were no longer terrifying disease vectors, people could welcome them into their home without reservation.
—Ben Goldfarb, The Atlantic, 18 Apr. 2024
Despite the latest share gains, professional investors cautioned the outlook was not good for Trump Media, putting some of the small investors who are holding onto the stock at risk.
—Rafael Nam, NPR, 18 Apr. 2024
What’s more, many of the ingredients packed into CC creams are good for skin, too.
—Kylee McGuigan, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2024
Naturally, there is opposition, principally from Big Potato, which views the vegetable designation to be good for business, even if — nutritionally speaking — potatoes are more like a refined carbohydrate.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2024
Monday’s draft, driven by Clark’s selection, drew 2.4 million viewers, ESPN announced, good for its most ever and more than the 2023 MLB and NHL drafts combined.
—Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2024
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“Good for (someone or something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good%20for%20%28someone%20or%20something%29. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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