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Good vs. Service — What's the Difference?

Good vs. Service — What's the Difference?

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Good

In most contexts, the concept of good denotes the conduct that should be preferred when posed with a choice between possible actions. Good is generally considered to be the opposite of evil, and is of interest in the study of morality, ethics, religion and philosophy.

Service

The action of helping or doing work for someone
Millions are involved in voluntary service

Good

To be desired or approved of
Good! The more people the better!
A good quality of life
It's good that he's back to his old self

Service

A system supplying a public need such as transport, communications, or utilities such as electricity and water
A regular bus service

Good

Having the required qualities; of a high standard
His marks are just not good enough
A good restaurant
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Service

A ceremony of religious worship according to a prescribed form
A funeral service

Good

Possessing or displaying moral virtue
Her father was a good man

Service

A periodic routine inspection and maintenance of a vehicle or other machine
He took his car in for a service

Good

Giving pleasure; enjoyable or satisfying
The streets fill up with people looking for a good time

Service

A set of matching crockery used for serving a particular meal
A dinner service

Good

Thorough
Now is the time to have a really good clear-up
Have a good look around

Service

(in tennis and other racket sports) the action or right of serving to begin play.

Good

Valid
The ticket is good for travel from May to September

Service

The formal delivery of a document such as a writ or summons.

Good

Used in conjunction with the name of God or a related expression as an exclamation of extreme surprise or anger
Good heavens!

Service

Perform routine maintenance or repair work on (a vehicle or machine)
Ensure that gas appliances are serviced regularly

Good

That which is morally right; righteousness
A mysterious balance of good and evil

Service

(of a male animal) mate with (a female animal)
One dog could presumably service several bitches in a day

Good

Benefit or advantage to someone or something
He is too clever for his own good
He convinces his father to use his genius for the good of mankind
The preservation of old buildings matters because they contribute to the general public good

Service

Work that is done for others as an occupation or business
Has done service for us as a consultant.

Good

Merchandise or possessions
Imports of luxury goods
The market price of an agricultural good
Stolen goods

Service

The performance of work or duties for a superior or as a servant
Found the butler's service to be excellent.

Good

Well
I'm feeling pretty good, all things considered
My mother could never cook this good

Service

An act or a variety of work done for others, especially for pay
Offers a superior service to that of his competitors.
Provides full catering services.

Good

Being positive or desirable in nature; not bad or poor
A good experience.
Good news from the hospital.

Service

Assistance; help
Was of great service to him during his illness.

Good

Having the qualities that are desirable or distinguishing in a particular thing
A good exterior paint.
A good joke.

Service

An act of assistance or benefit; a favor
My friend did me a service in fixing the door.

Good

Serving the desired purpose or end; suitable
Is this a good dress for the party?.

Service

The serving of food or the manner in which it is served
The service was good, but the food was lousy.

Good

Not spoiled or ruined
The milk is still good.

Service

A set of dishes or utensils
A silver tea service.

Good

In excellent condition; sound
A good tooth.

Service

Employment in duties or work for another, as for a government
Has been in the company's service for 15 years.

Good

Superior to the average; satisfactory
A good student.

Service

A government branch or department and its employees
The diplomatic service.

Good

Used formerly to refer to the US Government grade of meat higher than standard and lower than choice.

Service

A department or branch of a hospital staff that provides specified patient care
The anesthesiology service.

Good

Of high quality
Good books.

Service

The armed forces of a nation
Joined the service right after college.

Good

Discriminating
Good taste.

Service

A branch of the armed forces of a nation.

Good

Of moral excellence; upright
A good person.

Service

The installation, maintenance, or repairs provided or guaranteed by a dealer or manufacturer
A dealer with full parts and service.

Good

Benevolent; kind
A good soul.
A good heart.

Service

The provision to the public of something, especially a utility
A town without sewer service.

Good

Loyal; staunch
A good Republican.

Service

The system or equipment used to provide something to the public
The electrical service was damaged in the storm.

Good

Well-behaved; obedient
A good child.

Service

The right of serving in many court games.

Good

Socially correct; proper
Good manners.

Service

A serve
Her first service hit the net.

Good

Worthy of respect; honorable
Ruined the family's good name.

Service

A religious rite or formal ceremony
Held services in the evening.
A memorial service.

Good

Attractive; handsome
Good looks.

Service

Copulation with a female animal. Used of male animals, especially studs.

Good

Beneficial to health; salutary
A good night's rest.

Service

(Law) The serving of a legal process, such as a summons or court order.

Good

Competent; skilled
A good machinist.

Service

The material, such as cord, used in binding or wrapping rope.

Good

Complete; thorough
A good workout.

Service

An answering service.

Good

Reliable; sure
A good investment.

Service

To make fit for use; adjust, repair, or maintain
Service a car.

Good

Valid or true
A good reason.

Service

To provide services to
That cable company services most households in the area.

Good

Genuine; real
A good dollar bill.

Service

To make interest payments on (a debt).

Good

In effect; operative
A warranty good for two years.
A driver's license that is still good.

Service

To copulate with (a female animal). Used of a male animal, especially studs.

Good

Ready or able for a specified or assumed activity
I'm good for another round of golf.

Service

(Slang) To have sex with.

Good

Able to pay or contribute
Is she good for the money that you lent her?.

Service

Of or relating to the armed forces of a country.

Good

Able to elicit a specified reaction
He is always good for a laugh.

Service

Intended for use in supplying or serving
A service elevator.
The service entrance.

Good

Ample; substantial
A good income.

Service

Offering repairs or maintenance
A service guarantee.
A road service area.

Good

Bountiful
A good table.

Service

Offering services to the public in response to need or demand
A service industry.

Good

Full
It is a good mile from here.

Service

An act of being of assistance to someone.
I say I did him a service by ending our relationship
– now he can freely pursue his career.

Good

Pleasant; enjoyable
Had a good time at the party.

Service

(economics) The practice of providing such a service as economic activity.
Hair care is a service industry.

Good

Propitious; favorable
Good weather.
A good omen.

Service

A department in a company, an organization, a government department, etc.

Good

Landing within bounds or within a particular area of a court and therefore in play
The first serve was wide, but the second was good.

Service

(computing) A function that is provided by one program or machine for another.
This machine provides the name service for the LAN.

Good

Passing between the uprights of the goal and therefore scoring, as a field goal in football.

Service

The state of being subordinate to or employed by an individual or group
Lancelot was at the service of King Arthur.

Good

Used to form exclamatory phrases expressing surprise or dismay
Good heavens! Good grief!.

Service

The military.
I did three years in the service before coming here.

Good

Something that is good.

Service

A set of dishes or utensils.
She brought out the silver tea service.

Good

A good, valuable, or useful part or aspect.

Service

(sports) The act of initially starting, or serving, the ball in play in tennis, volleyball, and other games.
The player had four service faults in the set.

Good

Welfare; benefit
For the common good.

Service

A religious rite or ritual.
The funeral service was touching.

Good

Goodness; virtue
There is much good to be found in people.

Service

(legal) The serving, or delivery, of a summons or writ.
The service happened yesterday.

Good

A product that is bought and sold
Frozen goods.

Service

A taxi shared among unrelated passengers, each of whom pays part of the fare; often, it has a fixed route between cities.

Good

Goods Portable personal property.

Service

A musical composition for use in churches.

Good

(used with a sing. or pl. verb) Fabric; material.

Service

(obsolete) Profession of respect; acknowledgment of duty owed.

Good

Goods(Slang) Incriminating information or evidence
Tried to get the goods on the crook.

Service

(nautical) The materials used for serving a rope, etc., such as spun yarn and small lines.

Good

Well.

Service

Access to resources such as hotel rooms and web-based videos without transfer of the resources' ownership.

Good

(of people)

Service

Service tree.

Good

Acting in the interest of what is beneficial, ethical, or moral.
Good intentions

Service

The sorb; the fruit of this tree.

Good

Competent or talented.
A good swimmer

Service

(transitive) To serve.
They service the customer base.

Good

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.

Service

(transitive) To perform maintenance.
He is going to service the car.

Good

Well-behaved (especially of children or animals).
Be good while your mother and I are out.
Were you a good boy for the babysitter?

Service

To supply (media outlets) with press releases etc.

Good

(US) Satisfied or at ease; not requiring more.
Would you like a glass of water? — I'm good.
[Are] you good? — Yeah, I'm fine.
Gimme another beer! — I think you're good.

Service

To inseminate through sexual intercourse.

Good

Accepting of, OK with
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?

Service

To perform a sexual act upon.
He serviced her several times a week.

Good

(archaic) Of high rank or birth.

Service

To attack.
To service a target; target servicing

Good

(of capabilities)

Service

A name given to several trees and shrubs of the genus Pyrus, as Pyrus domestica and P. torminalis of Europe, the various species of mountain ash or rowan tree, and the American shad bush (see Shad bush, under Shad). They have clusters of small, edible, applelike berries.

Good

Useful for a particular purpose; functional.
It’s a good watch;
The flashlight batteries are still good

Service

The act of serving; the occupation of a servant; the performance of labor for the benefit of another, or at another's command; attendance of an inferior, hired helper, slave, etc., on a superior, employer, master, or the like; also, spiritual obedience and love.
Madam, I entreat true peace of you, Which I will purchase with my duteous service.
God requires no man's service upon hard and unreasonable terms.

Good

Effective.
A good worker

Service

The deed of one who serves; labor performed for another; duty done or required; office.
I have served him from the hour of my nativity, . . . and have nothing at his hands for my service but blows.
This poem was the last piece of service I did for my master, King Charles.
To go on the forlorn hope is a service of peril; who will understake it if it be not also a service of honor?

Good

(obsolete) Real; actual; serious.
In good sooth

Service

Office of devotion; official religious duty performed; religious rites appropriate to any event or ceremonial; as, a burial service.
The outward service of ancient religion, the rites, ceremonies, and ceremonial vestments of the old law.

Good

(properties and qualities)

Service

Hence, a musical composition for use in churches.

Good

(of food)

Service

Duty performed in, or appropriate to, any office or charge; official function; hence, specifically, military or naval duty; performance of the duties of a soldier.
When he cometh to experience of service abroad . . . ne maketh a worthy soldier.

Good

Of food or other perishable products, still fit for use; not yet expired, stale, rotten, etc.
The bread is still good.

Service

Useful office; advantage conferred; that which promotes interest or happiness; benefit; avail.
The stork's plea, when taken in a net, was the service she did in picking up venomous creatures.

Good

Valid, of worth, capable of being honoured.
This coupon is good for a free doughnut.

Service

Profession of respect; acknowledgment of duty owed.

Good

True, valid, of explanatory strength.
This theory still holds good even if much higher temperatures are assumed.

Service

The act and manner of bringing food to the persons who eat it; order of dishes at table; also, a set or number of vessels ordinarily used at table; as, the service was tardy and awkward; a service of plate or glass.
There was no extraordinary service seen on the board.

Good

Healthful.
Exercise and a varied diet are good for you.

Service

The act of bringing to notice, either actually or constructively, in such manner as is prescribed by law; as, the service of a subpŒna or an attachment.

Good

Pleasant; enjoyable.
We had a good time.

Service

The materials used for serving a rope, etc., as spun yarn, small lines, etc.

Good

Favourable.
A good omen;
Good weather

Service

The act of serving the ball.

Good

Unblemished; honourable.
A person's good name

Service

Work done by one person or group that benefits another;
Budget separately for goods and services

Good

Beneficial; worthwhile.
A good job

Service

A company or agency that performs a public service; subject to government regulation

Good

Adequate; sufficient; not fallacious.

Service

The act of public worship following prescribed rules;
The Sunday service

Good

Very, extremely. See good and.
The soup is good and hot.

Service

An act of help or assistance;
He did them a service

Good

(colloquial) Ready
I'm good when you are.
The reports are good to go.

Service

Employment in or work for another;
He retired after 30 years of service

Good

Holy especially when capitalized .
Good Friday, Good Wednesday, the Good Book

Service

A force that is a branch of the armed forces

Good

(of quantities)

Service

The performance of duties by a waiter or servant;
That restaurant has excellent service

Good

Reasonable in amount.
All in good time

Service

Periodic maintenance on a car or machine;
It was time for an overhaul on the tractor

Good

Large in amount or size.
A good while longer;
A good number of seeds;
A good part of his day was spent shopping.
It will be a good while longer until he's done.
He's had a good amount of troubles, he has.

Service

Tableware consisting of a complete set of articles (silver or dishware) for use at table

Good

Full; entire; at least as much as.
This hill will take a good hour and a half to climb.
The car was a good ten miles away.

Service

(sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play;
His powerful serves won the game

Good

That is good; an elliptical exclamation of satisfaction or commendation.
Good! I can leave now.

Service

The act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone;
He accepted service of the subpoena

Good

(nonstandard) Well; satisfactorily or thoroughly.
The boy done good. (did well)

Service

Canadian writer (born in England) who wrote about life in the Yukon Territory (1874-1958)

Good

(uncountable) The forces or behaviours that are the enemy of evil. Usually consists of helping others and general benevolence.

Service

A means of serving;
Of no avail
There's no help for it

Good

(countable) A result that is positive in the view of the speaker.

Service

The act of mating by male animals;
The bull was worth good money in servicing fees

Good

(uncountable) The abstract instantiation of goodness; that which possesses desirable qualities, promotes success, welfare, or happiness, is serviceable, fit, excellent, kind, benevolent, etc.
The best is the enemy of the good.
He is an influence for good on those girls.

Service

(law) the acts performed by an English feudal tenant for the benefit of his lord which formed the consideration for the property granted to him

Good

An item of merchandise.

Service

Be used by; as of a utility;
The sewage plant served the neighboring communities
The garage served to shelter his horses

Good

To thrive; fatten; prosper; improve.

Service

Make fit for use;
Service my truck
The washing machine needs to be serviced

Good

(transitive) To make good; turn to good; improve.

Service

Mate with;
Male animals serve the females for breeding purposes

Good

(intransitive) To make improvements or repairs.

Good

(intransitive) To benefit; gain.

Good

(transitive) To do good to (someone); benefit; cause to improve or gain.

Good

(transitive) To satisfy; indulge; gratify.

Good

(reflexive) To flatter; congratulate oneself; anticipate.

Good

To furnish with dung; manure; fatten with manure; fertilise.

Good

Possessing desirable qualities; adapted to answer the end designed; promoting success, welfare, or happiness; serviceable; useful; fit; excellent; admirable; commendable; not bad, corrupt, evil, noxious, offensive, or troublesome, etc.
And God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good.
Good company, good wine, good welcome.

Good

Possessing moral excellence or virtue; virtuous; pious; religious; - said of persons or actions.
In all things showing thyself a pattern of good works.

Good

Kind; benevolent; humane; merciful; gracious; polite; propitious; friendly; well-disposed; - often followed by to or toward, also formerly by unto.
The men were very good unto us.

Good

Serviceable; suited; adapted; suitable; of use; to be relied upon; - followed especially by for.
All quality that is good for anything is founded originally in merit.

Good

Clever; skillful; dexterous; ready; handy; - followed especially by at.
He . . . is a good workman; a very good tailor.
Those are generally good at flattering who are good for nothing else.

Good

Adequate; sufficient; competent; sound; not fallacious; valid; in a commercial sense, to be depended on for the discharge of obligations incurred; having pecuniary ability; of unimpaired credit.
My reasons are both good and weighty.
My meaning in saying he is a good man is . . . that he is sufficient . . . I think I may take his bond.

Good

Real; actual; serious; as in the phrases in good earnest; in good sooth.
Love no man in good earnest.

Good

Not small, insignificant, or of no account; considerable; esp., in the phrases a good deal, a good way, a good degree, a good share or part, etc.

Good

Not lacking or deficient; full; complete.
Good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over.

Good

Not blemished or impeached; fair; honorable; unsullied; as in the phrases a good name, a good report, good repute, etc.
A good name is better than precious ointment
The good woman never died after this, till she came to die for good and all.
Distinguished by good humor and good breeding.
My father always said I was born to be a good for nothing.
The good nature and generosity which belonged to his character.
The young count's good nature and easy persuadability were among his best characteristics.
The good will of a trade is nothing more than the probability that the old customers will resort to the old place.
Each word made good and true.
Of no power to make his wishes good.
I . . . would by combat make her good.
Convenient numbers to make good the city.
If ye think good, give me my price; and if not, forbear.

Good

That which possesses desirable qualities, promotes success, welfare, or happiness, is serviceable, fit, excellent, kind, benevolent, etc.; - opposed to evil.
There be many that say, Who will show us any good ?

Good

Advancement of interest or happiness; welfare; prosperity; advantage; benefit; - opposed to harm, etc.
The good of the whole community can be promoted only by advancing the good of each of the members composing it.

Good

Wares; commodities; chattels; - formerly used in the singular in a collective sense. In law, a comprehensive name for almost all personal property as distinguished from land or real property.
He hath made us spend much good.
Thy lands and goodsAre, by the laws of Venice, confiscateUnto the state of Venice.

Good

Well, - especially in the phrase as good, with a following as expressed or implied; equally well with as much advantage or as little harm as possible.
As good almost kill a man as kill a good book.
They who counsel ye to such a suppressing, do as good as bid ye suppress yourselves.

Good

To make good; to turn to good.

Good

To manure; to improve.

Good

Benefit;
For your own good
What's the good of worrying?

Good

Moral excellence or admirableness;
There is much good to be found in people

Good

That which is good or valuable or useful;
Weigh the good against the bad
Among the highest goods of all are happiness and self-realization

Good

Having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified;
Good news from the hospital
A good report card
When she was good she was very very good
A good knife is one good for cutting
This stump will make a good picnic table
A good check
A good joke
A good exterior paint
A good secretary
A good dress for the office

Good

Having the normally expected amount;
Gives full measure
Gives good measure
A good mile from here

Good

Morally admirable

Good

Deserving of esteem and respect;
All respectable companies give guarantees
Ruined the family's good name

Good

Promoting or enhancing well-being;
An arms limitation agreement beneficial to all countries
The beneficial effects of a temperate climate
The experience was good for her

Good

Superior to the average;
In fine spirits
A fine student
Made good grades
Morale was good
Had good weather for the parade

Good

Agreeable or pleasing;
We all had a good time
Good manners

Good

Of moral excellence;
A genuinely good person
A just cause
An upright and respectable man
The life of the nation is secure only while the nation is honest, truthful, and virtuous

Good

Having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude;
Adept in handicrafts
An adept juggler
An expert job
A good mechanic
A practiced marksman
A proficient engineer
A lesser-known but no less skillful composer
The effect was achieved by skillful retouching

Good

Thorough;
Had a good workout
Gave the house a good cleaning

Good

With or in a close or intimate relationship;
A good friend
My sisters and brothers are near and dear

Good

Having or showing or arising from a desire to promote the welfare or happiness of others;
His benevolent smile
A benevolent nature

Good

Financially sound;
A good investment
A secure investment

Good

Most suitable or right for a particular purpose;
A good time to plant tomatoes
The right time to act
The time is ripe for great sociological changes

Good

Resulting favorably;
Its a good thing that I wasn't there
It is good that you stayed
It is well that no one saw you
All's well that ends well

Good

Exerting force or influence;
The law is effective immediately
A warranty good for two years
The law is already in effect (or in force)

Good

Feeling healthy and free of aches and pains;
I feel good

Good

Capable of pleasing;
Good looks

Good

Appealing to the mind;
Good music
A serious book

Good

In excellent physical condition;
Good teeth
I still have one good leg
A sound mind in a sound body

Good

Tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health;
Beneficial effects of a balanced diet
A good night's sleep
The salutary influence of pure air

Good

Not forged;
A good dollar bill

Good

Not left to spoil;
The meat is still good

Good

Generally admired;
Good taste

Good

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well');
The children behaved well
A task well done
The party went well
He slept well
A well-argued thesis
A well-planned party
The baby can walk pretty good

Good

In a complete and thorough manner (`good' is sometimes used informally for `thoroughly');
He was soundly defeated
We beat him good

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