good for (someone or something)

phrase

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Crocker was left wondering why his defense, which had been so good for so long, had malfunctioned. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026

But this charger is good for only about three charge attempts on a V-6 engine. — Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 3 Apr. 2026

Consult a licensed psychologist for help to overcome your anxiety (and possibly some guilt) about doing something that’s good for you by joining your fiance out west. — Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2026

That’s a hard one to stay engaged in and say this is good for the United States. — Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026