good
gb/ɡˈʊd/ us/ɡˈʊd/
A1
English
~ 1000
Senses
0 senses
adjective
A1
property
1
Of high quality or satisfactory
Something that is good is nice, right, or works well.
Usage pattern:
[something] is good
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'good' with 'well'; 'good' is an adjective and cannot modify verbs directly.
Synonyms
excellent (Stronger praise than 'good', suggesting very high quality.)
Antonyms
bad (Indicates poor quality or unsatisfactory condition.)
Collocations
good idea
|good job
|good time
|good quality
|good reason
Themes
daily life
|evaluation
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- This restaurant serves really good food.
- You did a good job on your presentation.
- 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.
- That is a good book.
- He is a good teacher.
- This is a good place to sit.
- The movie was very good.
adjective
A2
property
2
Morally right or virtuous
If someone is good, they are kind and do the right thing.
Usage pattern:
[someone] is good
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'good' meaning 'kind' with 'good' meaning 'skilled'. Context clarifies the intended sense.
Synonyms
virtuous (Formal; stresses moral excellence.)
Antonyms
evil (Represents extreme moral wrongness; opposite of virtuous.)
Collocations
good person
|good behavior
|good heart
Themes
morality
|character
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
Examples
- She is a good person who helps others.
- He tries to be good and follow the rules.
- 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.
- She is a good friend.
- It is good to help people.
- He is a good boy at school.
adjective
A2
property
3
Skilled or proficient at something
If you are good at something, you can do it well.
Usage pattern:
[someone] is good at [something]
Common mistake:
Learners often say 'good in' instead of 'good at' when talking about abilities.
Synonyms
skilled (Focuses on technical ability rather than general praise.)
Antonyms
unskilled (Lacking ability or training in something.)
Collocations
good at math
|good with children
|good at cooking
Themes
abilities
|work
|core_vocabulary
|education
Examples
- He's very good at playing the guitar.
- She's good with numbers and works as an accountant.
- I'm not very good at remembering names.
Learner examples
- I am good at tennis.
- She is good at dancing.
- He is good with animals.
adjective
A2
property
4
Suitable or appropriate for something
If something is good for something, it helps or works well for it.
Usage pattern:
[something] is good for [purpose]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'good for' with 'good at'; 'good for' refers to benefit, not skill.
Synonyms
beneficial (Focuses on producing positive effects, often formal.)
Antonyms
harmful (Causing damage or negative effects instead of benefits.)
Collocations
good for health
|good for business
|good for the environment
Themes
evaluation
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- Exercise is good for your health.
- This policy is good for the economy.
- Drinking water regularly is good for you.
Learner examples
- Milk is good for children.
- Walking is good for my body.
- This food is good for my dog.
Noun
B1
entity
5
Moral righteousness or benefit
'Good' as a noun means things that help people or are morally right.
Synonyms
virtue (Formal; emphasizes moral excellence rather than practical benefit.)
Antonyms
evil (Represents immorality and harm; opposite of moral good.)
Collocations
do good
|for the greater good
Themes
morality
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- She believes in doing good in the community.
- They acted for the greater good of society.
- We must balance personal freedom with the common good.
Learner examples
- She does good for people.
- They work for the public good.
- Helping is for the greater good.
Noun
B1
entity
6
Items produced for sale or trade
'Goods' are things people make and sell.
Synonyms
merchandise (Refers specifically to products sold in business contexts.)
Antonyms
services (Non-physical products provided to customers.)
Collocations
imported goods
|consumer goods
|goods and services
Themes
business
|commerce
|finance
Examples
- The store sells a variety of imported goods.
- Consumer goods are available in many markets worldwide.
- Goods were shipped across the country.
Learner examples
- The shop sells many goods.
- We buy goods from other countries.
- He sells goods in the market.
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.