"good" meaning in English

See good in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ɡʊd/ Audio: en-us-good.ogg [US], en-uk-good.ogg [UK] Forms: good [positive], better [comparative], best [superlative]
enPR: go͝od Head templates: {{adj|good|better|best}} [POS TABLE]
  1. When you are good, you do the right things. That is, you do things that are kind or helpful. You do not do things that hurt people or are not honest.
    Sense id: simple-good-en-adj-ajgiroZG
  2. If something is good it is useful or helpful. This also means high quality.
    Sense id: simple-good-en-adj-~wJvFf9m
  3. If food is good it means you like the taste. This food is not likely to be spoiled or of low quality.
    Sense id: simple-good-en-adj-zZg5khYB
  4. If you had a good time, you enjoyed something.
    Sense id: simple-good-en-adj-Txt~zGUK
  5. You may call something good because you like it.
    Sense id: simple-good-en-adj-Raax3p4t
  6. If you are good at something, you do it well.
    Sense id: simple-good-en-adj-WNd-Oqw6
  7. A good sign means something good is likely to happen.
    Sense id: simple-good-en-adj-qjdLVaip

Noun

IPA: /ɡʊd/ Audio: en-us-good.ogg [US], en-uk-good.ogg [UK] Forms: good [singular], goods [plural]
enPR: go͝od Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. Good is the quality of being good.
    Sense id: simple-good-en-noun-ZXcv6eDB
  2. Good refers to the side of good (against evil and bad).
    Sense id: simple-good-en-noun-0FJ-fINi
  3. Goods are identical items that are produced, then traded, bought or sold, for the purpose of consumption.
    Sense id: simple-good-en-noun-lPsGAjHh
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          "text": "She is a good swimmer; she could save you from drowning."
        },
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          "text": "He is a good worker and always gets the job done."
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          "text": "Some people think a rainbow is a good omen, and means you will have good luck."
        },
        {
          "text": "If you are sick, its a good sign if your fever ends."
        },
        {
          "text": "Favorable"
        },
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          "text": "Beneficial"
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        {
          "text": "My last pair of shoes were very good, they lasted two years!"
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        {
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        },
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          "text": "If you are sick, its a good sign if your fever ends."
        },
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          "text": "Favorable"
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          "text": "Beneficial"
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