good
Meaning in simple English
US /ɡʊd/
good means: Made well, useful, or able to do what people need.
adjective
HIGH QUALITYA1
Made well, useful, or able to do what people need.
- This is a good phone.
- She gave me some good advice.
- Are these shoes any good for walking?
ENJOYABLEA1
Pleasant and enjoyable to experience.
- We had a good time.
- It was a good day at the beach.
- Did you have a good holiday?
SKILLEDA1
Able to do a particular activity well.
- He is a good cook.
- I was never good at maths.
- Are you good at drawing animals?
KIND AND HONESTA1
Kind, honest, and willing to do what is right.
- He is a good person.
- She has always been a good friend to me.
- They raised their children to be good and honest.
PLEASANT TASTEA1
Having a taste that people enjoy.
- This soup is good.
- The cake tasted really good.
- Does the coffee smell as good as it tastes?
interjection
APPROVALA1
Said to show that you are pleased with something or approve of it.
- Good! You are here.
- Good, we can start the meeting.
- You passed? Good! I knew you could do it.
adverb
WELLB1
In a way that works well or gives a satisfactory result.
- You did good today.
- The old heater still works good.
- I slept good after that long walk.
noun
PRODUCTS FOR SALEB1
Things people make, buy, or sell.
- The shop sells household goods.
- They export goods to several countries.
- Some goods were damaged during delivery.
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