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/ɡʊ(d)/ [ɡɪ̈d]

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adjective

Examples :

"My neighbor is a very good person. "

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adjective

(of capabilities)

Examples :

"My sister has good organizational skills; she always keeps her room tidy. "

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adjective

(properties and qualities)

Examples :

"The good qualities of a student are hard work and attention to detail. "

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adjective

(when with and) Very, extremely. See good and.

Examples :

"The soup is good and hot."

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adjective

Holy (especially when capitalized) .

Examples :

"Good Friday"

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adjective

(of quantities)

Examples :

"The recipe calls for a good amount of flour. "

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interjection

That is good; an elliptical exclamation of satisfaction or commendation.

Examples :

"Good! I can leave now."

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adverb

Well; satisfactorily or thoroughly.

Examples :

"The boy done good. (did well)"

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noun

The forces or behaviours that are the enemy of evil. Usually consists of helping others and general benevolence.

Examples :

"The good of the community was served by the volunteers' efforts. "

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noun

A result that is positive in the view of the speaker.

Examples :

"The good news is that I passed my math test. "

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noun

The abstract instantiation of goodness; that which possesses desirable qualities, promotes success, welfare, or happiness, is serviceable, fit, excellent, kind, benevolent, etc.

Examples :

"The best is the enemy of the good."

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noun

(usually in the plural) An item of merchandise.

Examples :

"My mother bought a good of apples at the market. "

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verb

To thrive; fatten; prosper; improve.

Examples :

"The young farmer worked hard, and his chickens are gooding well. "

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verb

To make good; turn to good; improve.

Examples :

"The team worked hard to good their presentation, making it more engaging and informative. "

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verb

To make improvements or repairs.

Examples :

"The carpenter needed to good the leaky roof before the rain started. "

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verb

To benefit; gain.

Examples :

"The new exercise program is gooding her health. "

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verb

To do good to (someone); benefit; cause to improve or gain.

Examples :

"The teacher is gooding her students by providing extra help after school. "

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verb

To satisfy; indulge; gratify.

Examples :

"The delicious cake was good enough to satisfy my sweet tooth. "

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verb

To flatter; congratulate oneself; anticipate.

Examples :

"He was gooding himself about his high score on the math test. "

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verb

To furnish with dung; manure; fatten with manure; fertilise.

Examples :

"The farmer needed to good the garden soil before planting the seeds. "

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