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GOOD

(adj., noun, adverb, adj.sat, interj., verb)

Definitions

There are 36 meanings of the word Good.

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Good - as an adjective

Having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

Example: "Good news from the hospital"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
bad

Morally admirable

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
evil

Good - as a noun

Benefit

Example: "For your own good"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
advantagevantage
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Moral excellence or admirableness

Example: "There is much good to be found in people"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
goodness
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
morality
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
evil

That which is pleasing or valuable or useful

Example: "Weigh the good against the bad"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
goodness
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
quality
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
bad

Good - as an adverb

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well')

Example: "The children behaved well"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
well

Completely and absolutely (`good' is sometimes used informally for `thoroughly')

Example: "He was soundly defeated"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
soundlythoroughly

Good - as an adjective satellite

Having the normally expected amount

Example: "Gives full measure"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
full

Deserving of esteem and respect

Example: "All respectable companies give guarantees"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
admirableestimablehonorablerespectable

Promoting or enhancing well-being

Example: "An arms limitation agreement beneficial to all countries"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beneficial

Agreeable or pleasing

Example: "We all had a good time"

Of moral excellence

Example: "A genuinely good person"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
justupright

Having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

Example: "Adept in handicrafts"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
adeptexpertpracticedproficientskilfulskillful

Thorough

Example: "Had a good workout"

With or in a close or intimate relationship

Example: "A good friend"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dearnear

Financially safe

Example: "A good investment"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dependablesafesecure

Most suitable or right for a particular purpose

Example: "A good time to plant tomatoes"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rightripe

Resulting favorably

Example: "It's a good thing that i wasn't there"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
well

Exerting force or influence

Example: "The law is effective immediately"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
effectivein effectin force

Capable of pleasing

Example: "Good looks"

Appealing to the mind

Example: "Good music"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
serious

In excellent physical condition

Example: "Good teeth"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sound

Tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health

Example: "Beneficial effects of a balanced diet"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
salutary

Not forged

Example: "A good dollar bill"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
honest

Not left to spoil

Example: "The meat is still good"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
unspoiledunspoilt

Generally admired

Example: "Good taste"

Good - as an interjection

That is good; an elliptical exclamation of satisfaction or commendation.

Example: "Good! i can leave now."

Good - as a verb

To thrive; fatten; prosper; improve.

To make good; turn to good; improve.

To make improvements or repairs.

To benefit; gain.

To do good to (someone); benefit; cause to improve or gain.

To satisfy; indulge; gratify.

To flatter; congratulate oneself; anticipate.

To furnish with dung; manure; fatten with manure; fertilise.

Example Sentences

"He is a good athlete."
"She made a good decision."
"The movie was really good."
"We had a good time at the party."
"This is a good book to read."
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Word Game Points

Is GOOD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, good is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GOOD has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is GOOD a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, good is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GOOD has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is GOOD a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, good is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GOOD has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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