good
Used to describe something that is of a high standard, pleasant, or morally right. It is a general positive term used to express approval or satisfaction in many different situations.
Examples
3 of 5This pizza tastes really good.
This pizza tastes really good.
The candidate has a good reputation in the local community.
The candidate has a good reputation in the local community.
That was a good movie, don't you think?
That was a good movie, don't you think?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the two 'o's in 'good' as two thumbs up for something you like.
Quick Quiz
Have a ___ day!
Correct!
The correct answer is: good
Examples
This pizza tastes really good.
everydayThis pizza tastes really good.
The candidate has a good reputation in the local community.
formalThe candidate has a good reputation in the local community.
That was a good movie, don't you think?
informalThat was a good movie, don't you think?
The study provides good evidence for the current hypothesis.
academicThe study provides good evidence for the current hypothesis.
We had a good quarter with significant sales growth.
businessWe had a good quarter with significant sales growth.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
good luck
good luck
for good
forever; permanently
no good
useless or broken
Often Confused With
Good is an adjective describing nouns, while well is usually an adverb describing actions.
Usage Notes
Good is very versatile and can describe quality, behavior, or skill. In academic writing, it is often better to use more specific words like 'beneficial' or 'effective'.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use 'good' as an adverb (e.g., 'He plays good') instead of the correct adverb 'well' ('He plays well').
Memory Tip
Think of the two 'o's in 'good' as two thumbs up for something you like.
Word Origin
From Old English 'gōd', of Germanic origin, related to Dutch 'goed' and German 'gut'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In English-speaking cultures, 'Good' is the standard polite response to 'How are you?' regardless of one's actual state.
Quick Quiz
Have a ___ day!
Correct!
The correct answer is: good
Related Grammar Rules
Related Phrases
Related Vocabulary
More quality words
great
A1Used to describe something that is much better than average, excellent, or wonderful. It can also describe something that is very large in size, amount, or degree.
bad
A1Describes something that is of low quality, unpleasant, or not helpful. It can also refer to things that are harmful, serious, or morally wrong.
cut corners
B2To do something in the easiest, quickest, or cheapest way, often by skipping important steps or ignoring rules. This practice usually results in lower quality or increased risk to save time or money.
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