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adjective

ˈgu̇d How to pronounce good (audio)
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as in pleasant
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses we had a good time at the movies

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as in reasonable
based on sound reasoning or information had enough information to make a good assessment of the situation

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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

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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

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as in OK
being to one's liking that band's music is good

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as in favorable
expressing approval gave the restaurant a good review

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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

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as in skilled
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor he's good at math

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as in worthy
having sufficient worth or merit to receive one's honor, esteem, or reward she is good enough to win a fellowship

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as in suitable
having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance that electrician is good at what he does

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as in appropriate
meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation those rotten apples aren't good to eat

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as in considerable
sufficiently large in size, amount, or number to merit attention had a good number of valuable baseball cards in his collection

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as in reliable
worthy of one's trust a car that should be good for another few years

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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

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as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at an actress who always looks good on-screen

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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

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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

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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

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as in beneficial
promoting or contributing to personal or social well-being product packaging that is intended to be good for the environment

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good

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noun

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as in benefit
something that provides happiness or does good for a person or thing let us praise God, from Whom all goods flow

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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

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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

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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

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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

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good

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adverb

as in fine
in a satisfactory way things are going good for us

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Recent Examples of good
Adjective
The Haus Fries deserve their own mention because good fries are never just filler. — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026 That’s good news for your wallet, especially considering how much sunscreen you’re supposed to use. — Catharine Malzahn, Allure, 13 July 2026
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That dynamic, extrapolated across the rising local cost of essential goods, has forced more Miami-Dade families than ever before into economic distress. — Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026 Moving nearly $2 trillion worth of goods every year, FedEx is deeply connected to the flow of global trade. — Fortune Editors, Fortune, 15 July 2026
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California students should graduate with marketable skills that lead directly to good-paying jobs — not simply debt and a degree with limited economic value. — Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 21 May 2026 Some of those teenagers were lured by ads promising good-paying jobs, only to discover they were being funneled to a Jalisco cartel training camp an hour outside Guadalajara. — Steve Fisher, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for good
Recent Examples of Synonyms for good
  1. pleasant
  2. reasonable
  3. nice
  4. logical
  5. OK
  6. favorable
  7. loyal
  8. skilled
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  • Daunt’s pool area is entirely pleasant right now, but Leo and Home have big plans for it, including the addition of a yoga area and a massage tent.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
  • Visual enhancements, such as a dark outline of the currently active interface element (think the search field in the Mail app), are a pleasant surprise.
    — Edward Mendelson, PC Magazine, 13 July 2026
Definition of pleasant
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  • Part of what’s at work is a reasonable desire to give a party with more than its share of grizzled congressional veterans a jolt of youthful energy.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • This week prosecutors need only demonstrate that there are reasonable grounds to believe Robinson killed Kirk.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026
Definition of reasonable
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  • There’s a difference between a need-to-have and a nice-to-have, though, and both Murgio and Erman Ozguven agree there are good reasons to evacuate further than just a few miles inland.
    — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
  • On nice days, customers can sit on the rooftop among the outdoor sculpture garden and their meals will be brought to their table.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026
Definition of nice
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  • Gatewood agrees that Chessy was a logical addition from the Wonderland canon.
    — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026
  • Jeff Hettick, vice president of Agile Mission Systems at GA-ASI, said adapting those capabilities to maritime operations was a logical next step.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026
Definition of logical
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  • Instead, she’s given fans a perfectly okay summer soundtrack.
    — Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 10 July 2026
  • When Ford was doing an F-150 Lightning, people were okay, electric trucks are happening.
    — Joel Feder, The Drive, 9 July 2026
Definition of OK
Adjective
  • Gaps in disclosure have prompted calls to reform the ethics and lobbying laws so that the public can easily see who is providing the expensive perks to state officials who have the power to reward them with favorable legislation and other actions.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026
  • Those numbers changed considerably when broken down by political party, with Republicans having a more favorable view of the economy than Democrats.
    — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Definition of favorable
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  • Capron, who starred as Greg Heffley’s loyal best friend in the adaptation of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, became a breakout child actor thanks to the franchise.
    — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026
  • According to a study by SiriusXM Media, podcast listeners tend to be loyal to their favorite hosts.
    — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of loyal
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  • Schieffelin, who is listed at 6-foot-8 and 240 pounds, isn’t the most skilled player on the basketball court.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • Over the last decade, China reversed its brain drain, luring thousands of skilled workers back home to help fuel its rise as a technology powerhouse.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 15 July 2026
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