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Good Meaning, Examples, and Common Usage (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：high quality (good)

good 🔊

/ɡʊd/

adj.

Having high quality; better than average or satisfactory.

high quality 🔊

➕

/haɪ ˈkwɒlɪti/

adj.

Describing something that meets or exceeds standards, performing well or having desirable characteristics.

📁 Category：Technological Inventions 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Old English gōd, related to German 'gut'; the root meaning relates to 'fitting, suitable'.

💡 Mnemonic

Think of 'g' + 'ood' like 'food' – good food is satisfying.

📖 Example

The new phone has a good camera that takes clear photos even in low light. 🔊 The new phone has a good camera that takes clear photos even in low light.

🔗 Collocations

good quality – of a high standard or excellence

good condition – state of being well-maintained and functional

good reputation – favorable public opinion or esteem

🔄 Synonyms

excellent (adj.) – of extremely high quality or superior

fine (adj.) – of high quality or satisfactory

superior (adj.) – higher in quality or better than others

🚫 Antonyms

bad (adj.) – of poor quality or below standard

poor (adj.) – lacking quality or inadequate

inferior (adj.) – lower in quality or rank

🌱 Derivatives

goodness (n.) – the quality of being good, especially moral excellence or kindness

goodly (adj.) – large in amount or size; considerable

goody (n.) – a pleasant or nice thing, especially a treat or prize

📖 Cultural Story

'Good' is a foundational adjective in English, appearing in many compounds (goodwill, goodbye) and idioms (for good). In philosophy, it contrasts with 'evil' and 'bad' as a moral concept.

Meaning 2：morally right (good)

good 🔊

/ɡʊd/

adj.

Morally right; kind, helpful, or showing positive character.

morally right 🔊

➕

/ˈmɒrəli raɪt/

adj.

Describing actions or people that are kind, helpful, ethical, or showing positive moral character.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

He did a good deed by volunteering at the local animal shelter every weekend. 🔊 He did a good deed by volunteering at the local animal shelter every weekend.

🔗 Collocations

good deed – an act of kindness or helpfulness

good intention – a positive aim or purpose behind an action

good nature – pleasant and kind disposition

🔄 Synonyms

kind (adj.) – showing sympathy, generosity, or helpfulness

virtuous (adj.) – having high moral standards or goodness

righteous (adj.) – morally right or justifiable

🚫 Antonyms

evil (adj.) – profoundly immoral and malevolent

wicked (adj.) – evil or morally wrong

immoral (adj.) – violating moral principles

🌱 Derivatives

goodness (n.) – the quality of being morally good or kind

good-hearted (adj.) – kind and generous in nature

goodwill (n.) – friendly and helpful attitude or benevolence