good
gb/ɡˈʊd/ us/ɡˈʊd/
A1
English
~ 1000
jó, jóságos, ügyes, alkalmas, megfelelő, hasznos, találó, áru, termék
A1
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jó
A1
Usage pattern:
[something] is good
This restaurant serves really good food.
Ebben az étteremben igazán jó ételeket szolgálnak fel.
You did a good job on your presentation.
Nagyon jó munkát végeztél a prezentációddal.
It's a good idea to save some money each month.
The weather was good for our picnic.
She has a good singing voice.
Learner examples
The cake tastes good.
Finom a torta.
That is a good book.
Az egy jó könyv.
He is a good teacher.
This is a good place to sit.
The movie was very good.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'good' with 'well'; 'good' is an adjective and cannot modify verbs directly.
Meaning
Of high quality or satisfactory
Collocations
good idea
|good job
|good time
|good quality
|good reason
Synonyms
excellent (Stronger praise than 'good', suggesting very high quality.)
Antonyms
bad (Indicates poor quality or unsatisfactory condition.)
Themes
daily life
|evaluation
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Something that is good is nice, right, or works well.
Of a high standard, suitable, or meeting expectations in quality or performance.
A2
2
Usage pattern:
[someone] is good
She is a good person who helps others.
Jó ember, aki segít másokon.
He tries to be good and follow the rules.
Igyekszik jó lenni és betartani a szabályokat.
Good behavior is rewarded in school.
They believe helping the poor is a good thing to do.
Learner examples
My brother is a good man.
A fiútestvérem jó ember.
She is a good friend.
Ő jó barát.
It is good to help people.
He is a good boy at school.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'good' meaning 'kind' with 'good' meaning 'skilled'. Context clarifies the intended sense.
Meaning
Morally right or virtuous
Collocations
good person
|good behavior
|good heart
Synonyms
virtuous (Formal; stresses moral excellence.)
Antonyms
evil (Represents extreme moral wrongness; opposite of virtuous.)
Themes
morality
|character
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
Definition
If someone is good, they are kind and do the right thing.
Having qualities that are considered morally right, kind, or virtuous.
A2
3
Usage pattern:
[someone] is good at [something]
He's very good at playing the guitar.
Nagyon jól gitározik.
She's good with numbers and works as an accountant.
Jól bánik a számokkal, és könyvelőként dolgozik.
I'm not very good at remembering names.
Learner examples
I am good at tennis.
Jó vagyok teniszben.
She is good at dancing.
Ő jól táncol.
He is good with animals.
Common mistake:
Learners often say 'good in' instead of 'good at' when talking about abilities.
Meaning
Skilled or proficient at something
Collocations
good at math
|good with children
|good at cooking
Synonyms
skilled (Focuses on technical ability rather than general praise.)
Antonyms
unskilled (Lacking ability or training in something.)
Themes
abilities
|work
|core_vocabulary
|education
Definition
If you are good at something, you can do it well.
Able to perform an activity well due to skill or talent.
A2
4
Usage pattern:
[something] is good for [purpose]
Exercise is good for your health.
A testmozgás jót tesz az egészségednek.
This policy is good for the economy.
Ez a politika kedvező a gazdaság számára.
Drinking water regularly is good for you.
Learner examples
Milk is good for children.
A tej jó a gyerekeknek.
Walking is good for my body.
A séta jót tesz a testemnek.
This food is good for my dog.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'good for' with 'good at'; 'good for' refers to benefit, not skill.
Meaning
Suitable or appropriate for something
Collocations
good for health
|good for business
|good for the environment
Synonyms
beneficial (Focuses on producing positive effects, often formal.)
Antonyms
harmful (Causing damage or negative effects instead of benefits.)
Themes
evaluation
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
If something is good for something, it helps or works well for it.
Fitting or appropriate for a specific use, purpose, or situation.
NOUN
B1
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jó
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She believes in doing good in the community.
Hisz abban, hogy jót kell tenni a közösségért.
They acted for the greater good of society.
A társadalom nagyobb javáért cselekedtek.
We must balance personal freedom with the common good.
Learner examples
She does good for people.
Jót tesz az emberekkel.
They work for the public good.
A közjóért dolgoznak.
Helping is for the greater good.
Meaning
Moral righteousness or benefit
Collocations
do good
|for the greater good
Synonyms
virtue (Formal; emphasizes moral excellence rather than practical benefit.)
Antonyms
evil (Represents immorality and harm; opposite of moral good.)
Themes
morality
|core_vocabulary
Definition
'Good' as a noun means things that help people or are morally right.
That which is morally right, or something that brings benefit or advantage.
NOUN
B1
6
The store sells a variety of imported goods.
A bolt sokféle importárut árul.
Consumer goods are available in many markets worldwide.
A fogyasztási cikkek világszerte sok piacon elérhetők.
Goods were shipped across the country.
Learner examples
The shop sells many goods.
Az üzlet sokféle árut árul.
We buy goods from other countries.
Más országokból vásárolunk árukat.
He sells goods in the market.
Meaning
Items produced for sale or trade
Collocations
imported goods
|consumer goods
|goods and services
Synonyms
merchandise (Refers specifically to products sold in business contexts.)
Antonyms
services (Non-physical products provided to customers.)
Themes
business
|commerce
|finance
Definition
'Goods' are things people make and sell.
Products or merchandise that can be bought and sold.
Grammar
Dictionary form
good
IPA
GB/ɡˈʊd/
US/ɡˈʊd/
Syllables & stress
good (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (good)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: good
- Comparative: better
- Superlative: best
Noun
- Base: good
- Plural: good, goods
Word family
Forms
goods
noun
better
adjective
best
adjective
Highlights
- Irregular comparative: better Adjective
- Irregular superlative: best Adjective
Expressions
do someone good
1/dˈu sˈʌmwˌʌn ɡˈʊd/
idiom
Have a beneficial effect on someone’s health, mood, or situation
'Do someone good' means to help someone feel better or improve their life in some way.
Examples
- A walk in the fresh air will do you good.
- It did him good to take a break from work.
make good on [something]
1/mˈeɪk ɡˈʊd ˈɔn sˈʌmθɪŋ/
idiom
Fulfill a promise or obligation made earlier
'Make good on something' means to do what you said you would do.
Examples
- She made good on her promise to help him move.
- The company made good on its guarantee and replaced the product.
no good
1/nˈoʊ ɡˈʊd/
fixed phrase
informal
Not useful, effective, or acceptable
'No good' means not helpful, not working well, or not okay.
Examples
- This pen is no good; it won't write.
- It’s no good trying to change his mind.
as good as new
1/ˈæz ɡˈʊd ˈæz njˈu/
idiom
Restored to perfect condition again
'As good as new' means like it was when it was new again.
Examples
- After the repairs, my phone was as good as new.
- The car looks as good as new after cleaning.
as good as new
2/ˈæz ɡˈʊd ˈæz njˈu/
idiom
Restored to original condition despite age/use
In very good condition again, like when it was new.
Examples
- After the repairs, my bike was as good as new.
- He cleaned the watch until it was as good as new.
for good
1/fɚ ɡˈʊd/
fixed phrase
Permanently, forever
'For good' means forever, without going back to the old way.
Examples
- They moved to Canada for good last year.
- He quit smoking for good after his health scare.
for good
2/fɚ ɡˈʊd/
fixed phrase
permanently; forever
For always; not changing back later.
Examples
- He moved to Canada for good last year.
- They ended their partnership for good after the argument.