good
GUUD
Good (adj) means acting in a way that is kind, moral, or beneficial. Example: “She's a good person who always looks out for others.”
adj
1
Acting in a way that is kind, moral, or beneficial.
"She's a good person who always looks out for others."
"It was good of you to help him move."
"He did a good deed by returning the lost wallet to its owner."
2
Skilled or competent at something.
"He's good at fixing cars."
"My aunt is a good cook and makes wonderful pies."
"Are you good with children? We need someone for Saturday."
3
Pleasant, enjoyable, or satisfying.
"We had a really good time at the concert."
"This coffee tastes good."
"It's good to be home after such a long journey."
4
Still fit for use; not expired or spoiled.
"Check whether the milk is still good before you use it."
"These eggs are still good, so we can use them for breakfast."
"Is this bread still good, or has it gone stale?"
5
Thorough or considerable in amount or degree.
"It's a good distance from here to the station."
"We waited a good hour before the train finally arrived."
"She spent a good part of the weekend tidying the garage."
noun
1
That which is morally right, beneficial, or desirable, often contrasted with evil.
"The story is a classic battle between good and evil."
"He believes there is good in everyone, even people who disappoint him."
"Parents hope that kindness will do some good in their children's lives."
2
An item of merchandise (usually plural: goods).
"The warehouse stores goods before they're shipped to stores."
"The shop sells household goods, from saucepans to light bulbs."
"Delivery drivers must check that the goods arrive undamaged."
How to use good
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe all-purpose word for something positive — whether that's a person's character, a skill, a taste, or an amount.
Common mistake
"Good" is an adjective; "well" is the adverb. Say "she did well" (not "she did good") in careful speech, though "do good" is standard when it means "perform good deeds."
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Common pairings
good at
good for
good and
as good as
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Word forms
- Plural
- goods
- Third person singular
- goods
- Past tense
- gooded
- Comparative
- better, gooder
- Superlative
- best, goodest
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Etymology
From Old English gōd, going back to a Proto-Germanic root related to the idea of fitting or suiting well — despite appearances, it is not related to the word "God."
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What does “good” mean?
The word “good” means acting in a way that is kind, moral, or beneficial. In plain terms, the all-purpose word for something positive — whether that's a person's character, a skill, a taste, or an amount.
How do you pronounce “good”?
“Good” is pronounced GUUD (/ˈɡʊd/ in IPA).
How do you use “good” in a sentence?
Here is “good” used in a sentence: “She's a good person who always looks out for others.”
What is another word for “good”?
Words with a similar meaning to “good” include all right, satisfactory, decent, agreeable, acceptable and amazing.
What is the opposite of “good”?
The opposite of “good” — its antonyms — are bad, poor, evil, awful and detestable.
What part of speech is “good”?
Depending on how it is used, “good” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “good” come from?
The word “good” comes from Old English. From Old English gōd, going back to a Proto-Germanic root related to the idea of fitting or suiting well — despite appearances, it is not related to the word "God.".
Is “good” a common word?
“Good” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
What is the difference between 'good' and 'well'?
'Good' is an adjective describing a noun — 'a good person,' 'good food.' 'Well' is usually an adverb describing how something is done — 'she sings well.' A common slip is 'I did good' when the correct form is 'I did well.' The exception is 'I feel good,' which describes your state.
What is the opposite of 'good'?
In the moral sense, the opposite is 'bad,' with stronger opposites being 'evil' or 'wicked.' A good person is kind and moral; a bad or evil one is cruel or immoral. When 'good' instead means high quality, its opposite is simply 'poor' or 'bad.'
What is the difference between 'good' and 'nice'?
'Good,' in the moral sense, means kind, honest, and beneficial — it speaks to character. 'Nice' means pleasant or agreeable, focusing on how someone comes across. A person can be nice without being good — charming yet dishonest — while a truly good person acts well even when it is difficult.
What is an example of 'good' meaning morally kind?
In 'she is a good person who volunteers every weekend,' 'good' describes moral, generous character. Other examples include 'a good deed,' 'trying to do good in the world,' and 'he was good to his neighbors.' Each points to kindness or moral worth rather than skill.
Example sentences
Real-world examples showing good in context, drawn from published sources. Any opinions expressed are those of the original source and do not reflect the views of FreeDict.com.
The uptick is good news to David Sills, director of Western University's Northern Tornadoes Project (NTP) in London, Ont.
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CBC News · Jul 25, 2026
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