Word: Good

Pronunciation

/ɡʊd/

Definitions

• Adjective: Having positive qualities or characteristics; morally excellent; beneficial, desirable, or satisfactory. For example: “She’s a good person.” “The food was good.”
• Noun: Something that is morally right or desirable; goodness, virtue. For example: “He has a heart full of good.”
• Adverb: Well, effectively, or satisfactorily. Often used after ‘do’ or ‘be’. For example: “She did good on her exam.” “He wanted to be good at sports.”

Phrases

• “Do good”: To act in a benevolent or charitable manner. Example: “Their organization aims to do good for the community.”
• “For good”: Permanently, decisively. Example: “They decided to leave the city for good.”
• “Goodbye”: A farewell expression, derived from “God be with you”. Example: “She said her goodbyes before leaving for college.”
• “All good things must come to an end”: A proverb suggesting that even enjoyable or favorable situations eventually end.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “The movie received good reviews from critics.”
• Noun: “He tries to fill his life with as much good as possible.”
• Adverb: “I hope you feel good after your surgery.”

Synonyms

• Excellent
• Fine
• Great
• Pleasant
• Beneficial
• Advantageous
• Virtuous
• Decent
• Positive
• Satisfactory (as an adjective)
• Well (as an adverb)