Good

Pronunciation: /ɡʊd/

Definitions of good

noun a person, place, thing, or idea that the adjective is describing

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat good food.

A2 She is a good friend.

B1 Having a good attitude is important in life.

B2 The book received good reviews from critics.

C1 His performance was of such good quality that he received a promotion.

C2 The company is known for its commitment to producing goods of exceptional quality.

adjective describes a quality or characteristic of a noun

Example Sentences

A1 I have a good friend.

A2 She is a good cook.

B1 It's a good idea to start saving money early.

B2 The movie received good reviews from critics.

C1 He is known for his good leadership skills.

C2 The company has a good reputation in the industry.

Examples of good in a Sentence

formal It is always important to maintain good relationships with your colleagues.

informal I heard the new restaurant downtown has really good food.

slang That movie was so good, I couldn't stop laughing the whole time.

figurative A good heart is better than all the heads in the world.

Grammatical Forms of good

• past tense: good
• plural: goods
• comparative: better
• superlative: best
• present tense: good
• future tense: will be good
• perfect tense: have been good
• continuous tense: is being good
• singular: good
• positive degree: good
• infinitive: to be good
• gerund: being good
• participle: good

Origin and Evolution of good

First Known Use: 0725 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'good' originated from the Old English word 'god', which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'gothaz'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'good' has evolved to encompass a wide range of meanings, from indicating moral righteousness to describing something of high quality or value.