Good
/ɡʊd/
Definitions
5 meaningsOf high quality; satisfactory.
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Having the required qualities; of a high standard.
This is a good book.
💡 Simply: When something is 'good,' it means it's working well, it's nice, or it's what you want. Like when your ice cream tastes good, or you have a good time with your friends!
👶 For kids: Good means something is nice or okay! Like when you have a good day or eat something yummy!
More Examples
She is a good friend.
The weather is good today.
How It's Used
"She is a good student."
"This is a good quality product."
Morally excellent; virtuous.
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Morally right; virtuous; righteous.
It's good to be kind to others.
💡 Simply: 'Good' can also mean being kind, fair, and doing the right thing. Like when you share your toys, or help someone who's hurt.
👶 For kids: Good also means being kind and nice! Like when you share your toys with your friends!
More Examples
She is a good person.
He did a good deed.
How It's Used
"It's good to help others."
"They strive to be good people."
Giving pleasure or satisfaction; enjoyable.
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Pleasant or enjoyable.
We had a good time.
💡 Simply: 'Good' can also mean something fun or enjoyable! Like a good movie, a good song, or a good laugh with friends.
👶 For kids: Good also means fun! Like when you play with your friends and have a good time!
More Examples
That was a good concert.
The food tasted good.
How It's Used
"We had a good time at the party."
"That movie was very good."
That which is morally right; virtue.
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Something that is beneficial or desirable.
They fought for the good of their community.
💡 Simply: Sometimes 'good' is a noun. It means something helpful, moral or beneficial to someone else.
👶 For kids: Good can mean doing something helpful or nice for people.
More Examples
She is striving to create a greater good.
The story demonstrates the triumph of good over evil.
How It's Used
"The pursuit of the good is a central goal."
"She strives to promote the good."
Used to express approval, satisfaction, or agreement.
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Expressing approval or satisfaction.
Good! That's exactly what I wanted to hear.
💡 Simply: You can say 'good!' to mean 'Yay! I agree,' or 'That's great!'.
👶 For kids: You say 'good!' when you are happy or agree with something!
More Examples
Good luck with your exam!
Good point!
How It's Used
"Good! I'm glad to hear that."
"Good job!"
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
as good as gold
Behaving very well; obedient and well-behaved.
"The children were as good as gold during the church service."
good and...
Used for emphasis, to make something more intense.
"He was good and angry when he heard the news."
all good
Used to indicate that everything is fine or acceptable, often as a response.
"Is everything okay?"
From Old English *gōd*, Proto-Germanic *gōdaz*. Related to Gothic *gōds*, Old Norse *góðr*, and German *gut*. Originally meant 'excellent, valuable', and later expanded to include concepts of moral excellence and benefit.
The word 'good' has been used in English for over a thousand years, evolving from its original meanings of 'virtuous' and 'valuable' to encompass a wider range of positive attributes.
Memory tip
Think of a 'good' meal – something satisfying and enjoyable.
Word Origin
"Suitable, virtuous, excellent"