Definition (noun) benefit
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for your own good
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what's the good of worrying?
Definition (noun) moral excellence or admirableness
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there is much good to be found in people
Definition (noun) that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
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weigh the good against the bad
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among the highest goods of all are happiness and self-realization
Definition (noun) articles of commerce
Definition (adj) having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
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good news from the hospital
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a good report card
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when she was good she was very very good
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a good knife is one good for cutting
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this stump will make a good picnic table
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a good check
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a good joke
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a good exterior paint
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a good secretary
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a good dress for the office
Definition (adj) having the normally expected amount
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gives full measure
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gives good measure
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a good mile from here
Definition (adj) morally admirable
Definition (adj) deserving of esteem and respect
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all respectable companies give guarantees
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ruined the family's good name
Definition (adj) promoting or enhancing well-being
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an arms limitation agreement beneficial to all countries
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the beneficial effects of a temperate climate
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the experience was good for her
Definition (adj) agreeable or pleasing
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we all had a good time
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good manners
Definition (adj) of moral excellence
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a genuinely good person
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a just cause
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an upright and respectable man
Definition (adj) having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
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adept in handicrafts
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an adept juggler
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an expert job
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a good mechanic
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a practiced marksman
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a proficient engineer
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a lesser-known but no less skillful composer
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the effect was achieved by skillful retouching
Definition (adj) thorough
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had a good workout
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gave the house a good cleaning
Definition (adj) with or in a close or intimate relationship
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a good friend
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my sisters and brothers are near and dear
Definition (adj) financially sound
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a good investment
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a secure investment
Definition (adj) most suitable or right for a particular purpose
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a good time to plant tomatoes
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the right time to act
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the time is ripe for great sociological changes
Definition (adj) resulting favorably
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it's a good thing that I wasn't there
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it is good that you stayed
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it is well that no one saw you
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all's well that ends well
Definition (adj) exerting force or influence
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the law is effective immediately
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a warranty good for two years
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the law is already in effect (or in force)
Definition (adj) capable of pleasing
Definition (adj) appealing to the mind
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good music
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a serious book
Definition (adj) in excellent physical condition
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good teeth
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I still have one good leg
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a sound mind in a sound body
Definition (adj) tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health
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beneficial effects of a balanced diet
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a good night's sleep
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the salutary influence of pure air
Definition (adj) not forged
Definition (adj) not left to spoil
Definition (adj) generally admired
Definition (adv) (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')
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the children behaved well
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a task well done
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the party went well
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he slept well
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a well-argued thesis
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a well-seasoned dish
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a well-planned party
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the baby can walk pretty good
Definition (adv) completely and absolutely (`good' is sometimes used informally for `thoroughly')
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he was soundly defeated
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we beat him good