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Definition good in British English

good noun

[uncountable] noun
/ɡʊd/
Example

Hartman should resign for the good of the party.

Example

I'm only punishing you for your own good.

Example

I think a trip to the beach would do us all a lot of good.

Example

The country's natural resources should be used for the common good.

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Example

The Internet can be a force for good by helping to spread knowledge.

Example

the battle between good and evil

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2.1

people who behave in a morally correct way

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3

the pleasant part or aspects of something

Example

When you're bringing up kids, you have to take the good with the bad.

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Definition good in British English

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