| query | Someone who is g___ is morally correct in their attitudes and behaviour.Someone who is good is morally correct in their attitudes and behaviour. The president is a good man. For me to think I'm any better than a homeless person on the street is ridiculous. |
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| word | best |
| full-definition | adjective Good means pleasant or enjoyable. We had a really good time together. I know they would have a better life here. There's nothing better than a good cup of hot coffee. It's so good to hear your voice after all this time. Good means of a high quality, standard, or level. Exercise is just as important to health as good food. His parents wanted Raymond to have the best possible education. The train's average speed was no better than that of our bicycles. ...good quality furniture. If you are good at something, you are skilful and successful at doing it. He was very good at his work. I'm not very good at singing. He is one of the best players in the world. I always played football with my older brother because I was good for my age. If you describe a piece of news, an action, or an effect as good, you mean that it is likely to result in benefit or success. On balance biotechnology should be good news for developing countries. I had the good fortune to be selected. This is not a good example to set other children. I think the response was good. A good idea, reason, method, or decision is a sensible or valid one. They thought it was a good idea to make some offenders do community service. There is good reason to doubt this. Could you give me some advice on the best way to do this? If you say that it is good that something should happen or good to do something, you mean it is desirable, acceptable, or right. I think it's good that some people are going. It is always best to choose organically grown foods if possible. A good estimate or indication of something is an accurate one. We have a fairly good idea of what's going on. This is a much better indication of what a school is really like. Laboratory tests are not always a good guide to what happens in the world. If you get a good deal or a good price when you buy or sell something, you receive a lot in exchange for what you give. Whether such properties are a good deal will depend on individual situations. The merchandise is reasonably priced and offers exceptionally good value. If something is good for a person or organization, it benefits them. Rain water was once considered to be good for the complexion. Nancy chose the product because it is better for the environment. Someone who is good is morally correct in their attitudes and behaviour. The president is a good man. For me to think I'm any better than a homeless person on the street is ridiculous. Someone, especially a child, who is good obeys rules and instructions and behaves in a socially correct way. The children were very good. I'm going to be a good boy now. Both boys had good manners, politely shaking hands. Someone who is good is kind and thoughtful . You are good to me. Her good intentions were thwarted almost immediately. Just ask the Admiral if he will be good enough to drop me a note. Someone who is in a good mood is cheerful and pleasant to be with. People were in a pretty good mood. He exudes natural charm and good humour. A relaxation session may put you in a better frame of mind. If people are good friends, they get on well together and are very close. She and Gavin are good friends. She's my best friend, and I really love her. A person's good eye, arm, or leg is the one that is healthy and strong, if the other one is injured or weak. He turned his good eye on me and laughed. You use good to emphasize the great extent or degree of something. We waited a good fifteen minutes. This whole thing's got a good bit more dangerous. noun If something is done for the good of a person or organization, it is done in order to benefit them. Furlaud urged him to resign for the good of the country. Victims want to see justice done not just for themselves, but for the greater good of society. I'm only telling you this for your own good! If someone or something is no good or is not any good, they are not satisfactory or are of a low standard. If the weather's no good then I won't take any pictures. I was never any good at maths. If you say that doing something is no good or does not do any good, you mean that doing it is not of any use or will not bring any success. It's no good worrying about it now. We gave them water and kept them warm, but it didn't do any good. There is no way to measure these effects; the chances are it did some good. Good is what is considered to be right according to moral standards or religious beliefs. Good and evil may co-exist within one family. other convention You say ' Good ' or ' Very good ' to express pleasure, satisfaction, or agreement with something that has been said or done, especially when you are in a position of authority. 'Are you all right?'—'I'm fine.'—'Good. So am I.' Oh good, Tom's just come in. 'Strike Force Three are here, sir.'—'Good.' |
| inflections | betterbest |
| cefr-level | A2 |
Tags: oxford5k::cefr-level:a2
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