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Definition good in British English

good adverb

adverb
/ɡʊd/
1

a way of saying 'well' that many people think is not correct

Example

He's doing pretty good at his new job.

Synonyms and related words
Example

The project failed good and proper.

Example

The table is broken good and proper.

Definition good in British English

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