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good(adjective)/ɡʊd/ /ɡʊd/- of high quality or an acceptable standard
SEE ALSO no-good
https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/no-good - a good book
- good food
- The piano was in really good condition.
- Your work is just not good enough.
- The results were pretty good.
- Sorry, my English is not very good.
- They've done a reasonably good job.
- Keep up the good work!
- It's a good way to make friends.
- The sound and picture are both of good quality.
- Things are looking good at the moment.
- You'll never marry her—she's much too good for you.
Extra Examples- This essay really is very good.
- The food was surprisingly good.
- I think that make of car's pretty good.
- Her school report was much better this year.
- He doesn't seem to have a very good diet.
- a really good film
- Citrus fruits are a good source of vitamin C.
- Why ruin a perfectly good story?
- You've done a pretty good job.
- Get yourself a haircut and a good suit before the interview.
- She gives a good performance as the innocent young woman.
- pleasant; that you enjoy or want
SEE ALSO feel-good
https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/feel-good - Did you have a good time in London?
- This is very good news.
- Let's hope we have good weather tomorrow.
- It's good to see you again.
- There are loads of good things about working here.
- We are still friends, though, which is good.
Extra Examples- It'd be a good place to go on holiday, but not to live in.
- It would be good if he moved to London.
- In good weather, they sometimes went riding.
- If the weather's good, we can take a picnic.
- ‘What was the weather like on your holiday?’ ‘Good.’
- sensible, logical or strongly supporting what is being discussed
- Thank you, good question.
- Yes, that's a good point.
- I have good reason to be suspicious.
- What a good idea!
- This is a good example of what I mean.
Extra Examples- You raised several good points in your letter.
- You'll have to think of a better excuse than that!
- That's a really good idea.
- My father once gave me some good advice.
- ‘But where are we going to stay?’ ‘That's a very good question.’
- ‘They won't be able to find the way without a map.’ ‘ Good point.’
- showing or getting approval or respect
NOTE AT nice
https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/nice#nice_topg_1 - The play had good reviews.
- The hotel has a good reputation.
- He comes from a good family.
Extra Examples- Initial reactions to the proposal have been good so far.
- We got a pretty good response from our viewers about the programme.
- The school has an extremely good reputation.
- able to do something well
- a good player
- a good actor/cook
- to be good at languages/your job
- Nick has always been good at finding cheap flights.
Extra Examples- She's a really good actor.
- I'm not really a very good cook.
- She's getting quite good at reading now.
- Are you any good at languages?
- able to use something or deal with people well
- She's good with her hands (= able to make things, etc.).
- He's very good with children.
- She's good with figures.
- morally right; behaving in a way that is morally right
- She has tried to lead a good life.
- I took Sarah's children to school so I've done my good deed for the day.
- Giving her that money was a good thing to do.
- He is a very good man.
- She prayed that God would make her a better person.
- following strictly a set of rules or principles
- It is good practice to supply a written report to the buyer.
- She was a good Catholic girl.
- willing to help; kind to other people
- You've always been such a good friend.
- He was very good to me when I was ill.
- She looked into it for me, which was very good of her.
- It was very good of you to come.
- I had to take a week off work but my colleagues were very good about it.
- behaving well or politely
- You can stay up late if you're good.
- Get dressed now, there's a good girl.
- ‘That's a good dog,’ I said, patting its head.
Extra Examples- I want you all to be good while I'm out of the room.
- She's usually quite good in class.
- healthy or strong
- Can you speak into my good ear?
- I don't feel too good today.
- ‘How are you?’ ‘I'm good.’ (= used as a general reply to a greeting)
- having a useful or helpful effect on somebody/something
- Living so close to a chemicals factory can't be good.
- Too much sun isn't good for you.
- Vegetables are good for you.
- policies that are good for business
- The deal will be good for the country as a whole.
- It's probably good for you to get some criticism now and then.
- Shut your mouth, if you know what's good for you (= used as a threat).
- suitable or appropriate
- Now is a good time to buy a house.
- Do you really think this is a good use of your time?
- Students are not allowed to miss classes without good reason.
- She would be good for the job.
- Can we change our meeting? Monday isn't good (= convenient) for me.
- This is as good a place as any to spend the night.
- used in speaking to show that you approve of or are pleased about something that has been said or done, or to show that you want to move on to a new topic of conversation
- ‘Dinner's ready.’ ‘Good—I'm starving.’
- ‘I got the job.’ ‘Oh, good.’
- Good, I think we've come to a decision.
- used as a form of praise
- Good old Jack!
- ‘I've ordered some drinks.’ ‘Good man!’
- used in exclamations
- great in number, amount or degree
- a good number of people
- The kitchen is a good size.
- We spent a good while (= quite a long time) looking for the house.
- He devoted a good deal of (= a lot of) attention to the problem.
- There's a good chance (= it is likely) that I won't be here next year.
- not less than; rather more than
- We waited for a good hour.
- It's a good three miles to the station.
- done to a high level or a great degree; complete
- We had a good laugh about it afterwards.
- You'll feel better after a good sleep.
- funny or clever
- a good story/joke
- That's a good one!
- having enough energy, health, strength, etc. to last for a particular length of time or distance
- You're good for (= you will live) a few years yet.
- acceptable for something
- The ticket is good for three months.
- likely to provide something
- He's always good for a laugh.
- Bobby should be good for a few drinks.
- very nearly
- The matter is as good as settled.
- He as good as called me a coward (= suggested that I was a coward without actually using the word ‘coward’).
- She’s as good as won.
- used when you are saying that a situation is not going to get any better
- (of a thing) to be prepared and ready for use; (of a person) to be prepared and ready to do something
- By tomorrow afternoon the document will be good to go.
- I’ve spent several months training for this race so now I’m good to go.
- completely
- I won't go until I'm good and ready.
- several
- There are still a good few empty seats.
- used to praise somebody for doing something well
- ‘I passed first time.’ ‘Good for you!’
- a lot of somebody/something
- There were a good many people there.
Word Origin- Old English gōd, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch goed and German gut.
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