1
as in reasonable
based on sound reasoning or information
had enough information to make a good assessment of the situation
2
as in nice
conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue
a good person who seldom did wrong good behavior will earn you the respect of others
3
as in logical
according to the rules of logic
you don't need a good reason to stop doing that—it's because I said so
4
as in okay
being to one's liking
that band's music is good
5
as in favorable
expressing approval
gave the restaurant a good review
6
as in loyal
firm in one's allegiance to someone or something
a good Democrat who wouldn't dream of voting for a Republican candidate
7
as in pleasant
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
we had a good time at the movies
8
as in skilled
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor
he's good at math
9
as in worthy
having sufficient worth or merit to receive one's honor, esteem, or reward
she is good enough to win a fellowship
10
as in suitable
having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance
that electrician is good at what he does
11
as in appropriate
meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation
those rotten apples aren't good to eat
12
as in considerable
sufficiently large in size, amount, or number to merit attention
had a good number of valuable baseball cards in his collection
13
as in reliable
worthy of one's trust
a car that should be good for another few years
14
as in accurate
being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard
if these measurements are good, the venetian blind should fit the window perfectly
15
as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at
an actress who always looks good on-screen
16
as in healthy
beneficial to the health of body or mind
eating a good breakfast will provide you with more energy during the day didn't like broccoli even though he knew it was good for him
17
as in charitable
having or showing a concern for the welfare of others
if the church is to stay open, it's going to have to receive more than good intentions from its members
18
as in adequate
of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards
the food at that restaurant is good but hardly great
19
as in beneficial
promoting or contributing to personal or social well-being
product packaging that is intended to be good for the environment
1
as in benefit
something that provides happiness or does good for a person or thing
let us praise God, from Whom all goods flow
2
as in interest
the state of doing well especially in relation to one's happiness or success
I am doing this for your own good
3
as in stock
goods plural
products that are bought and sold in business
had a hard time selling leftover Easter goods that were still on the shelves by Mother's Day
4
as in qualification
goods plural
a skill, an ability, or knowledge that makes a person able to do a particular job
the hiring committee thinks this latest applicant really has the goods
5
as in effects
goods plural
transportable items that one owns
before moving to Florida, the couple sold their house and auctioned off their household goods
as in fine
in a satisfactory way
things are going good for us
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