Good vs. Service — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Good and Service
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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 subpna 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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