Good

/ɡʊd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

That which is morally right or beneficial.

He always strives for the good of the community.

Advantages or benefits.

There is a lot of good in helping others.

adjective

Having the required qualities; of high quality or standard.

This is a good book to read if you’re interested in history.

Morally right or virtuous.

She is known for her good deeds in the community.

Satisfactory or acceptable.

Everything seems good with the project so far.

In good health or condition.

He is feeling good after his recovery from the flu.

adverb

In a way that is satisfactory or well.

She sings good, and the audience enjoys her performance.

Old English 'gōd', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'goed' and German 'gut'.

good luck

A wish for success or good fortune.

good to go

Ready to proceed or acceptable.

good for nothing

Useless or unproductive.

good measure

An amount in addition to what is needed.

good grief

An expression of surprise or dismay.

goodness

The quality of being good.

good-hearted

Having a kind and generous nature.

goodwill

Friendly, helpful, or cooperative feelings toward others.

Awesome or great.

That concert was so good!

Cool or impressive.

You've got a good ride!

A term of approval.

Everything is good, no worries!