A1adjective high_frequency_chunk

Good

🇬🇧 UK /["/ɡʊd/","/ˈbetə(r)/","/best/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ɡʊd/","/ˈbetər/","/best/"]/

Meaning of Good

of high quality or an acceptable standard

In simple words: Something that is positive or satisfactory.

Good in a sentence

• She did a good job on her homework.
• The weather is really good today.
• He is a good friend who always helps me.
• This pizza tastes good.
• That was a good movie; I enjoyed it a lot.
• She gave me good advice about studying.
• It's always good to see you.

How to use Good

Used widely in everyday conversation and writing to describe quality. Avoid using 'good' when you should express a stronger opinion, like 'excellent' or 'fantastic'.

Grammar pattern

good + noun

Memory hint

Think of 'good' as a happy face — a sign of satisfaction.

Related words

Collocations with Good

• be
• feel
• look
• dead
• extremely
• really
• at
• for
• to
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• be
• feel
• look
• dead
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• really
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• for
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• be
• feel
• look
• dead
• extremely
• really
• at
• for
• to
• be
• feel
• look
• dead
• extremely
• really
• at
• for
• to

Synonyms for Good

• excellent
• fine
• great
• positive
• satisfactory

Opposites of Good

• bad
• poor
• terrible

Common mistakes with Good

• Confusing 'good' with 'well' (good is an adjective; well is an adverb).
• Using 'good' in extreme contexts where a stronger word is more appropriate.
• Saying 'good job' too often; vary praise with different expressions.

Frequently asked questions about Good

What does Good mean?

Something that is positive or satisfactory.

What is the definition of Good?

of high quality or an acceptable standard

How do you use Good in a sentence?

She did a good job on her homework.

Can you give another example of Good?

The weather is really good today.

What are synonyms for Good?

Common alternatives include excellent, fine, great, positive, satisfactory.

What is the opposite of Good?

Opposite meanings include bad, poor, terrible.

What words go with Good?

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What are common mistakes when using Good?

Confusing 'good' with 'well' (good is an adjective; well is an adverb). Using 'good' in extreme contexts where a stronger word is more appropriate. Saying 'good job' too often; vary praise with different expressions.

How do you pronounce Good?

US: /["/ɡʊd/","/ˈbetər/","/best/"]/, UK: /["/ɡʊd/","/ˈbetə(r)/","/best/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Good?

Used widely in everyday conversation and writing to describe quality. Avoid using 'good' when you should express a stronger opinion, like 'excellent' or 'fantastic'.

What CEFR level is Good?

"Good" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.