good
Comparative
better
Superlative
best
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having a quality that is satisfying
- She has a good memory and can remember details easily.
- The cake tasted so good that everyone wanted a second slice.
- The movie was really good; it made me laugh and cry.
- The weather was good, so they decided to have a picnic in the park.
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behaving in a way that is morally right
- He always says that his ex-wife is a good person.
- She is known for her good behavior and kind-heartedness.
- The teacher praised the students for their good manners.
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showing exceptional skill or talent in a particular activity or field
- She's a good painter, capturing emotions perfectly on canvas.
- He's a good driver even in heavy traffic.
- She's a good singer with a powerful voice.
- She's a good student who always finishes her work early.
- He's a good leader who listens to his team.
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healthy and in good physical condition
- I'm feeling good now, thanks for asking.
- He says he's good, just a little tired.
- The baby looked good and full of energy after the nap.
- After the flu, she's finally good again.
- You look good—glad you're over the cold.
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proper for a particular purpose or circumstance
- That's a good question to ask during the interview.
- This is a good time to start your project before the deadline approaches.
- A warm, sunny day is a good time for a picnic.
- A quiet space is a good place for studying.
- Early morning is a good time for a run when the air is fresh.
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not less than a particular number or quantity
- We walked a good five miles before finding a place to rest.
- She stayed a good three hours longer than expected.
- He must be a good six feet tall.
- It took a good twenty minutes to solve the puzzle.
- There were a good fifty guests at the wedding.
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having respected social standing or belonging to a privileged background
- She was proud to marry into a good family.
- He grew up in a good neighborhood with excellent schools.
- They believed their daughter deserved someone from a good background.
- Rumors spread quickly in the good circles of society.
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helping to improve or support health, happiness, or overall quality of life
- Eating fresh vegetables is good for your health.
- Drinking plenty of water is good for your skin.
- Reading before bed is good for improving sleep quality.
- Regular exercise is good for maintaining both physical and mental well-being.
- Listening to calming music is good for relaxing after a long day.
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having a close and caring relationship with someone
- Mark has been a good friend to me since college.
- She introduced me to her good friend from childhood.
- We became good buddies after working together for a year.
- He's one of my good pals from the soccer team.
- My good friend Sarah helped me through a tough time.
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done with sufficient effort, intensity, or thoroughness
- I had a good laugh at the joke.
- The mechanic gave the car a good inspection before the trip.
- Make sure to give the sauce a good stir while it's cooking.
- She gave the carpet a good clean before the guests arrived.
- He gave the door a good push to get it open.
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having effectiveness or validity for a specified purpose or duration
- The hypothesis still holds good despite new findings in the field.
- The offer is good for one week, so don't miss out.
- His argument remains good even in light of recent challenges.
- The warranty is good for two years from the date of purchase.
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safe and suitable for eating or drinking
- This meat is still good even after two days in the fridge.
- She checked if the eggs were good before cooking breakfast.
- The juice isn't good anymore—it smells sour.
- I found some bread that's still good despite being a few days old.
- He asked if the leftovers were good to reheat for dinner.
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kind and helpful toward other people
- She has always been so good to her friends.
- It was good of him to offer his assistance when I needed it.
- He was really good to me when I was going through a tough time.
- It was good of her to take care of the details for the event.
- She was very good about taking on extra work when needed.