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Definition good in British English

good adjective

adjective
/ɡʊd/
1

of a high quality or standard

Example

We saw a really good film last night.

Example

They were all dressed in their best clothes.

Example

These dishes are too good to use every day.

Example

How good is his English?

Synonyms and related words
excellent exceptional high-grade
2

able to do something well

Example

Francine was a very good cook.

Example

Bob is pretty good at fixing things.

Synonyms and related words
able capable professional
2.1

able to deal with someone or something well, or able to use something well

Example

Gina has always been good with animals.

Example

Jake is really good with his hands (=skilful at making or doing things using his hands).

Synonyms and related words
able capable professional
Example

This rock will make a good paperweight.

Example

Electric cars are good for driving around town.

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excellent exceptional high-grade
Example

Dad gave me some really good advice.

Example

This is surely the best argument against the death penalty.

Example

Give me one good reason why I should lend you money.

Synonyms and related words
practical sensible rational
3.2

suitable and likely to produce the results or conditions you want

Example

Now would be a good time to ask for a pay rise.

Example

What's the best way to get to the motorway from here?

Synonyms and related words
suitable convenient proper
Example

What's a good time to call you?

Example

Thursday is good for me - can you make it then?

Synonyms and related words
suitable convenient proper
Example

George had always tried to lead a good life.

Example

It would be good if you gave the money back.

Synonyms and related words
honest sincere fine moral correct right
4.1

willing to obey and behave in a socially correct way

Example

Ruth's children are always so good.

Example

He sat there as good as gold the whole time.

Example

Be a good boy and play quietly.

Synonyms and related words
obedient cooperative law-abiding moral correct right
Example

a good Catholic

4.3

kind, generous, and willing to help

Example

Helen's parents were always good to us.

Example

Sheryl's brother has been good about helping out with the new baby.

Example

It was so good of you to come.

Example

We had such a good time in Madrid.

Example

A hot bath would be good now.

Example

One more piece of good news: Beth had a bouncing baby girl!

Example

It's good to finally meet you.

Synonyms and related words
pleasant enjoyable relaxing
Example

Carol looks good with short hair, don't you think?

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lovely delightful appealing
Example

I don't feel very good - I'm going to lie down.

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healthy well fit
Example

He's not in a very good mood.

Synonyms and related words
happy glad alive
7.2

making you healthy or happy

Example

Exercise is good for you.

Example

It's not good to eat so much junk food.

7.3

giving benefits to something

Example

The recent tax cuts will be good for business.

Synonyms and related words
healthy wholesome well-balanced
8

fairly large in amount, size, range etc

Example

He earns a good salary as a consultant.

Example

The library has a good selection of computer books.

Synonyms and related words
large big high substantial considerable extensive
8.1

a large number of people or things

Example

They've known each other for a good many years.

9

not damaged or spoiled in any way and still able to be used or eaten

Example

Do you think the eggs are still good?

Synonyms and related words
undamaged perfect intact
Example

The tickets are good for three weeks.

Synonyms and related words
legal innocent clean
9.2

still able to be used for a particular period of time or a particular distance

Example

I think these trousers are good for another few months.

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useful efficient effective
9.3

able to be used because of being real and not false

Example

a good £20 note

Synonyms and related words
real true genuine
10

used for saying that you are pleased with someone, or are pleased about something

Example

'They should be here in half an hour.' 'Good.'

Example

Oh, good, you remembered to buy the milk.

Synonyms and related words
squee hooray yippee
10.1

used when talking about what has been decided or agreed

Example

Good. Then we'll meet at midday in front of the theatre.

Synonyms and related words
OK of course no
Example

He comes from a very good family.

Example

Your accent doesn't make you better than me.

Synonyms and related words
above above my paygrade A-list
11.1

expensive, or used by people with a high position in society

Example

We moved to a smaller house in a good area.

Synonyms and related words
expensive costly exclusive
12

reliable and likely to earn a lot of money for you

Example

Tony has a good job at the post office.

Example

They made some good investments.

Synonyms and related words
reliable trustworthy consistent
13

giving you a lot of value for something you are buying or selling

Example

Thirty pounds is a good price for jeans.

Example

We got a good deal on our plane tickets.

Synonyms and related words
all in all-in all-inclusive
Example

The witness said she got a good look at his face.

Example

What I need is a good night's sleep.

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thorough total pure
Example

a good joke/story

Synonyms and related words
funny humorous playful interesting original exciting
16

a ball that is good in a game such as tennis lands inside the area in which the game is played

Synonyms and related words
backspin bouncy dead
17

more than a particular distance, amount, age etc

Example

We've been waiting for a good half hour.

Synonyms and related words
too exceptional surplus
18

if there is a good chance of something happening, it is likely to happen

Example

There's a good chance of showers tonight.

Synonyms and related words
certain likely probable
19

very good

Example

The children were as good as gold.

Example

The idea sounds great, Rebecca! We'll talk about it one of these days. Have a good one!

21

goodbye and have a good day

Example

Customer: Thank you! Cashier: You are welcome! Have a good one!

Definition good in British English

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