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good

/ɡʊd/ adjective A1
  1. Acting in the interest of what is beneficial, ethical, or moral. · good intentions
  2. Competent or talented. · a good swimmer
  3. Able to be depended on for the discharge of obligations incurred; of unimpaired credit; used with for. · Can you lend me fifty dollars? You know I'm good for it.
  4. Well-behaved (especially of children or animals). · Be good while your mother and I are out.· Were you a good boy for the babysitter?
  5. Satisfied or at ease; not requiring more. (US) · Would you like a glass of water? — I'm good.· [Are] you good? — Yeah, I'm fine.
  6. Accepting of, OK with (colloquial) · My mother said she's good with me being alone with my date as long as she's met them first.· The soup is rather spicy. Are you good with that, or would you like something else?
  7. Useful for a particular purpose; functional. · it’s a good watch; the flashlight batteries are still good
  8. Effective. · a good worker

Comparative better · Superlative best

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“He is the best landlord, and the best master,” said she, “that ever lived.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 278 · B2
There is not one of his tenants or servants but what will give him a good name.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 278 · B2
“That is not very likely; our authority was too good.”
Pride and Prejudice, p. 278 · B2
I do not know who is good enough for him.”
Pride and Prejudice, p. 277 · B2

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