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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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of good
Adjective
Stop by the Operating Systems & Software forums for in-depth discussion on Windows, macOS, or Linux or just to have a good, friendly argument over why your preferred OS rules. — Eric Bangeman, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026 Even if Michael Stipe could crystallize their best song, Interpol arrived in the early ‘00s sounding fully formed. — David Harris, SPIN, 31 Aug. 2026
Noun
Yet, no major religion in the world forbids vaccinations, and most encourage and embrace them as a common good, like the Catholic bishops. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026 Davis is a sweet-natured idiot who wants to do good with his life. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2026
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At the owner’s trial, several veterans described the boot camp as a slapdash operation that duped them with hollow promises of a good-paying career. — Andrew Ba Tran, Washington Post, 22 July 2026 Orange County’s future depends on an economy where businesses have the tools and support to succeed while workers have access to good-paying careers that allow families to thrive. — Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 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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  • Engler said even in her early days of stardom, Parton was always kind and pleasant.
    — Jessica Guay, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Ed Ingram was a pleasant surprise last season, but will that continue?
    — Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of pleasant
Adjective
  • Taxpayers may qualify for relief due to a good compliance history, reasonable cause, or a statutory exception.
    — Jamela Adam, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • He’s also pushed to make sure The Gilded Age returned with new seasons as soon as was reasonable (those fancy parties and elaborate sets take time) and is looking to return Game of Thrones spinoff A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms on an annual basis.
    — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of reasonable
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  • This one is a nice pick for yourself or someone else who wants to try a handful of trending beauty brands to find their new holy grail products.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The brown one’s okay, but purple — looking royal — that’d be nice.
    — Maria Bamford, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of nice
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  • Von Neumann himself helped develop it as a potential remedy for some logical inconsistencies with Hilbert space that troubled him.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026
  • There is no logical world in which Sanders can be a backup to a rookie quarterback next year in Cleveland.
    — Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of logical
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  • The brown one’s okay, but purple — looking royal — that’d be nice.
    — Maria Bamford, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026
  • But getting to these moments means being okay with being confused, and that’s because season 2 really ratchets up the complexity primarily by introducing a whole bunch of new characters, most of whom are variants of existing ones.
    — Andrew Webster, The Verge, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of OK
Adjective
  • Sulfolane has received less favorable assessments under more recent solvent-selection guidance, including concerns around reproductive toxicity.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • That, coupled with a favorable schedule featuring home games against TCU, BYU, Baylor, Arizona State and Iowa State, should help the Knights become bowl-eligible for the first time since the 2023 season.
    — Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of favorable
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  • But its higher average viewership suggests it is watched consistently by a smaller and more loyal audience.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Intelligence officers loyal to the army, known as the Sudanese Armed Forces, charged him with spreading fake news.
    — Mat Nashed, Christian Science Monitor, 27 Aug. 2026
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  • There are economic repercussions; sure, robots could build houses, but what happens to all the skilled carpenters?
    — Jeff Haden, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Heather McKenzie, who works in labor relations in Lincoln, said putting more data centers in Nebraska can slow an exodus of skilled young people leaving the state.
    — Will Weissert, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
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“Good.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/good. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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