good
• adjective (better, best) 1 to be desired or approved of. 2 having the required qualities; of a high standard. 3 morally right; virtuous. 4 well behaved. 5 enjoyable or satisfying. 6 appropriate. 7 (good for) beneficial to. 8 thorough. 9 at least. • noun 1 that which is morally right or beneficial. 2 (goods) merchandise or possessions. 3 (goods) Brit. freight. — PHRASES as good as &em;&em; very nearly &em;&em;. be &em;&em; to the good have a specified net profit or advantage. come up with (or deliver) the goods informal do what is expected or required. do good 1 act virtuously, especially by helping others. 2 be helpful or beneficial. for good forever. the Good Book the Bible. good for (or on) you! well done! the Good Shepherd a name for Jesus. a good word words in recommendation or defence of a person. in good time 1 with no risk of being late. 2 (also all in good time) in due course but without haste. make good 1 compensate for (loss, damage, or expense). 2 fulfil (a promise or claim). 3 be successful. take something in good part not be offended. — ORIGIN Old English.
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