good — of high quality; satisfactory; pleasant
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: of high quality; satisfactory; pleasant
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡʊd/
Example Sentences
- My mom's cooking is so good that even aliens would travel light-years just to taste it!
- I'm good at procrastinating - I'll tell you how tomorrow.
- She has a good relationship with her teacher.
good
ADJECTIVE[/ɡʊd/]
of high quality; satisfactory; pleasant
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'good' derives from Old English 'gōd', which developed from a common Proto-Germanic ancestor shared with cognates such as German 'gut' and Dutch 'goed'. The original sense referred to fitness or suitability, later evolving to denote moral and qualitative excellence.
Breakdown
Old English 'gōd' (fitting, suitable) evolved into Modern English 'good', with the root expressing fitness or appropriateness that broadened to encompass concepts of moral virtue and positive quality.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom's cooking is so good that even aliens would travel light-years just to taste it!”
“I'm good at procrastinating - I'll tell you how tomorrow.”
“She has a good relationship with her teacher.”
“It's a good idea to study English every day.”
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