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good as in (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’)
- “the children behaved well“
- “a task well done“
- “the party went well“
- “he slept well“
- “a well-argued thesis“
- “a well-seasoned dish“
- “a well-planned party“
- “the baby can walk pretty good“
Synonyms
- well come up, as of a liquid; in good health especially after having suffered illness or injury; resulting favorably; wise or advantageous and hence advisable; a deep hole or shaft dug or drilled to obtain water or oil or gas or brine ; a cavity or vessel used to contain liquid ; an abundant source; an open shaft through the floors of a building (as for a stairway) ; an enclosed compartment in a ship or plane for holding something as e.g. fish or a plane’s landing gear or for protecting something as e.g. a ship’s pumps ; (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’); thoroughly or completely; indicating high probability; (used for emphasis or as an intensifier) entirely or fully; to a suitable or appropriate extent or degree; favorably; to a great extent or degree; with great or especially intimate knowledge; with prudence or propriety; with skill or in a pleasing manner; in a manner affording benefit or advantage; in financial comfort; without unusual distress or resentment
good as in completely and absolutely (`good’ is sometimes used informally for `thoroughly’)
- “he was soundly defeated“
- “we beat him good“
Synonyms
- thoroughly in an exhaustive manner; completely and absolutely (`good’ is sometimes used informally for `thoroughly’)
- soundly deeply or completely; completely and absolutely (`good’ is sometimes used informally for `thoroughly’)
good as in benefit
- “for your own good“
- “what’s the good of worrying?“
good as in moral excellence or admirableness
- “there is much good to be found in people“
Synonyms
- goodness that which is pleasing or valuable or useful; moral excellence or admirableness
good as in that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
- “weigh the good against the bad“
- “among the highest goods of all are happiness and self-realization“
Synonyms
- goodness that which is pleasing or valuable or useful; moral excellence or admirableness
good as in articles of commerce
Synonyms
- commodity articles of commerce
- trade good articles of commerce
good as in having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
- “good news from the hospital“
- “a good report card“
- “when she was good she was very very good“
- “a good knife is one good for cutting“
- “this stump will make a good picnic table“
- “a good check“
- “a good joke“
- “a good exterior paint“
- “a good secretary“
- “a good dress for the office“
good as in having the normally expected amount
- “gives full measure“
- “gives good measure“
- “a good mile from here“
Synonyms
- full to the greatest degree or extent; the time when the Moon is fully illuminated; beat for the purpose of cleaning and thickening; make (a garment) fuller by pleating or gathering ; increase in phase; containing as much or as many as is possible or normal; constituting the full quantity or extent; complete in extent or degree and in every particular; filled to satisfaction with food or drink; (of sound) having marked deepness and body; having the normally expected amount; being at a peak or culminating point; having ample fabric
good as in morally admirable
good as in deserving of esteem and respect
- “all respectable companies give guarantees“
- “ruined the family’s good name“
Synonyms
- estimable deserving of respect or high regard ; deserving of esteem and respect; may be computed or estimated
- honorable not disposed to cheat or defraud; worthy of being honored; adhering to ethical and moral principles; deserving of esteem and respect
- respectable characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals; deserving of esteem and respect; large in amount or extent or degree
good as in promoting or enhancing well-being
- “an arms limitation agreement beneficial to all countries“
- “the beneficial effects of a temperate climate“
- “the experience was good for her“
Synonyms
- beneficial promoting or enhancing well-being
good as in agreeable or pleasing
- “we all had a good time“
- “good manners“
good as in of moral excellence
- “a genuinely good person“
- “a just cause“
- “an upright and respectable man“
Synonyms
- just used especially of what is legally or ethically right or proper or fitting; fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience; free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; of moral excellence; and nothing more; indicating exactness or preciseness; only a moment ago; (used for emphasis) absolutely; only a very short time before; possibly (indicating a slight chance of something being true); exactly at this moment or the moment described; by a little
- upright a vertical structural member as a post or stake; a piano with a vertical sounding board ; in a vertical position; of moral excellence; upright in position or posture
good as in having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
- “adept in handicrafts“
- “an adept juggler“
- “an expert job“
- “a good mechanic“
- “a practiced marksman“
- “a proficient engineer“
- “a lesser-known but no less skillful composer“
- “the effect was achieved by skillful retouching“
Synonyms
- adept having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude; someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
- expert having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude; of or relating to or requiring special knowledge to be understood; a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully
- practiced having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude; skillful after much practice
- proficient having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude; of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill
- skillful having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude; done with delicacy and skill
- skilful having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
good as in thorough
- “had a good workout“
- “gave the house a good cleaning“
good as in with or in a close or intimate relationship
- “a good friend“
- “my sisters and brothers are near and dear“
Synonyms
- dear with affection; at a great cost; a beloved person; a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child) ; dearly loved ; with or in a close or intimate relationship; sincerely earnest; having a high price
- near move towards; near in time or place or relationship; (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances; being on the left side; closely resembling the genuine article; giving or spending with reluctance; with or in a close or intimate relationship; very close in resemblance
good as in financially safe
- “a good investment“
- “a secure investment“
Synonyms
- dependable worthy of reliance or trust; worthy of being depended on; consistent in performance or behavior; financially safe
- safe strongbox where valuables can be safely kept ; a ventilated or refrigerated cupboard for securing provisions from pests ; contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse ; free from danger or the risk of harm; (of an undertaking) secure from risk ; having reached a base without being put out; financially safe
- secure free from fear or doubt; free from danger or risk; not likely to fail or give way; immune to attack; financially safe; get by special effort; cause to be firmly attached; assure payment of ; make certain of; fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug; furnish with battens
good as in most suitable or right for a particular purpose
- “a good time to plant tomatoes“
- “the right time to act“
- “the time is ripe for great sociological changes“
Synonyms
- right make reparations or amends for; put in or restore to an upright position; regain an upright or proper position; make right or correct; an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature; location near or direction toward the right side; the piece of ground in the outfield on the catcher’s right ; those who support political or social or economic conservatism; the hand that is on the right side of the body; a turn toward the side of the body that is on the south when the person is facing east; anything in accord with principles of justice; (frequently plural) the interest possessed by law or custom in some intangible thing; precisely, exactly; immediately; exactly; toward or on the right; in the right manner; an interjection expressing agreement ; (Southern regional intensive) very; to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole’ is often used informally for `wholly’); in accordance with moral or social standards; in an accurate manner; being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the east when facing north; free from error; socially right or correct; in conformance with justice or law or morality; correct in opinion or judgment; appropriate for a condition or purpose or occasion or a person’s character, needs; of or belonging to the political or intellectual right ; in or into a satisfactory condition; intended for the right hand; in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure; having the axis perpendicular to the base; (of the side of cloth or clothing) facing or intended to face outward; (informal) very; most suitable or right for a particular purpose; precisely accurate
- ripe fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used; fully prepared or eager; most suitable or right for a particular purpose; at the highest point of development especially in judgment or knowledge; far along in time
good as in resulting favorably
- “it’s a good thing that I wasn’t there“
- “it is good that you stayed“
- “it is well that no one saw you“
- “all’s well that ends well“
Synonyms
- well(p)
good as in exerting force or influence
- “the law is effective immediately“
- “a warranty good for two years“
- “the law is already in effect (or in force)“
Synonyms
- effective producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect; able to accomplish a purpose; works well as a means or remedy; exerting force or influence; existing in fact; ready for service
- in effect(p)
- in force(p)
good as in capable of pleasing
- “good looks“
good as in appealing to the mind
- “good music“
- “a serious book“
Synonyms
- serious concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities; of great consequence; causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm; appealing to the mind; completely lacking in playfulness ; requiring effort or concentration
good as in in excellent physical condition
- “good teeth“
- “I still have one good leg“
- “a sound mind in a sound body“
Synonyms
- sound appear in a certain way; make a certain noise or sound; give off a certain sound or sounds; announce by means of a sound; utter with vibrating vocal chords ; cause to sound; measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line ; financially secure and safe; exercising or showing good judgment; in good condition; in excellent physical condition; logically valid; having legal efficacy or force; vigorous or severe; free from moral defect; (of sleep) deep and complete; complete; the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause; the subjective sensation of hearing something; mechanical vibrations transmitted by an elastic medium; the sudden occurrence of an audible event; the audible part of a transmitted signal; (phonetics) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language ; a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water ; a large ocean inlet or deep bay
good as in tending to promote physical well-being
- “beneficial to health“
- “beneficial effects of a balanced diet“
- “a good night’s sleep“
- “the salutary influence of pure air“
Synonyms
- salutary tending to promote physical well-being
good as in not forged
- “a good dollar bill“
Synonyms
- honest not disposed to cheat or defraud; without dissimulation; worthy of being depended on; without pretensions; marked by truth; not forged; gained or earned without cheating or stealing
good as in not left to spoil
- “the meat is still good“
Synonyms
- unspoiled not left to spoil; not decayed or decomposed
- unspoilt not left to spoil
good as in generally admired
- “good taste“