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Meaning of the word good in English

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good

US /ɡʊd/
UK /ɡʊd/
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Adjective

1.

of high quality or standard

Example:
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She's a very good student.
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This is a really good book.
Synonym:
excellent fine superior
Antonym:
bad poor
2.

pleasant or enjoyable

Example:
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We had a really good time at the party.
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The weather is good for a walk.
Synonym:
enjoyable pleasant agreeable
Antonym:
unpleasant bad
3.

morally right or virtuous

Example:
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It's important to do good deeds.
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He's a very good person.
Synonym:
righteous virtuous moral
Antonym:
evil wicked

Adverb

well; in a satisfactory way

Example:
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She sings very good.
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He did good on the test.
Synonym:
well satisfactorily
Antonym:
badly poorly

Noun

that which is morally right; righteousness

Example:
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Always try to do good.
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He dedicated his life to the common good.
Synonym:
virtue righteousness benefit
Antonym:
evil harm

Exclamation

used to express approval or satisfaction

Example:
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Good! You made it on time.
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Good, let's start the meeting.
Synonym:
great excellent fine
Antonym:
bad poor
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goods goodness for good good morning good afternoon good evening good night