American English

How to pronounce good

adjective · noun · interjection · adverbA1Very common word
GUD

/gʊd̚/

One syllable.

Of high quality or better than average.

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Meanings & examples

adjective

Of high quality or better than average.

This is a good restaurant.

She did a good job on the report.

Common phrases & grammar

good quality · good job · good idea · good movie

good + noun

be + good

adjective

Pleasant, enjoyable, or showing that something positive has happened.

We had a good time at the beach.

I have some good news for you.

Common phrases & grammar

good news · good luck · have a good time · good feeling

have + a good + time

good + noun

adjective

Kind, honest, or morally right.

He is a good man.

It was good of Ana to call.

Common phrases & grammar

good person · good behavior · good intentions · good manners

be + good to + person

It is + good of + person + to + verb

adjective

Helpful or healthy for someone or something.

Walking is good for your heart.

This soap is good for sensitive skin.

Common phrases & grammar

good for your health · good for the environment · good for children · good for you

be + good for + person/thing

Useful expressions

good enough

acceptable for a particular purpose

This chair is good enough for now.

good to go

ready to start or leave

Are we good to go?

for good

permanently

She left the city for good.

Related words & forms

Use better and best, not gooder or goodest.