good

/ˈɡʊd/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: goodest

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Of a person or an animal: — Acting in the interest of what is beneficial, ethical, or moral.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hành động vì lợi ích của điều có lợi, đạo đức hoặc luân lý

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Adjective

Examples

good intentions

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Of a person or an animal: — Competent or talented.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Có khả năng hoặc tài năng

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Adjective

Examples

a good swimmer

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tốt, một cảm thán ngắn về sự hài lòng

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Interjection

Examples

Good! I can leave now.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

Well; satisfactorily or thoroughly.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tốt, thỏa mãn hoặc kỹ lưỡng

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AdverbRegister: informal

Examples

When you're cleaning these racks, you've got to get in there good, because the quality system specifies it.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “good” mean?

Of a person or an animal: — Acting in the interest of what is beneficial, ethical, or moral.

Is “good” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.