Good vs. Well

Difference Between Good and Well
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.
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A deep hole or shaft sunk into the earth to obtain water, oil, gas, or brine.
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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
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A container or reservoir for a liquid, such as ink.
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having the required qualities; of a high standard
his marks are just not good enough
a good restaurant
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A place where water issues from the earth; a spring or fountain.
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possessing or displaying moral virtue
her father was a good man
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A mineral spring.
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giving pleasure; enjoyable or satisfying
the streets fill up with people looking for a good time
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wells A watering place; a spa.
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thorough
now is the time to have a really good clear-up
have a good look around
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An abundant source
a well of information.
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valid
the ticket is good for travel from May to September
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An open space extending vertically through the floors of a building, as for stairs or ventilation.
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used in conjunction with the name of God or a related expression as an exclamation of extreme surprise or anger
good heavens!
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Well➦
An enclosure in a ship's hold for the pumps.
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that which is morally right; righteousness
a mysterious balance of good and evil
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A compartment or recessed area in a ship, used for stowage
an anchor well.
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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
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A part of a ship's weather deck enclosed between two watertight bulkheads.
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merchandise or possessions
imports of luxury goods
the market price of an agricultural good
stolen goods
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A cistern with a perforated bottom in the hold of a fishing vessel for keeping fish alive.
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well
I'm feeling pretty good, all things considered
my mother could never cook this good
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An enclosed space for receiving and holding something, such as the wheels of an airplane when retracted.
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Being positive or desirable in nature; not bad or poor
a good experience.
good news from the hospital.
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Chiefly British The central space in a law court, directly in front of the judge's bench, where the counsel or solicitor sits.
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Having the qualities that are desirable or distinguishing in a particular thing
a good exterior paint.
a good joke.
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To rise to the surface, ready to flow
Tears welled in my eyes.
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Serving the desired purpose or end; suitable
Is this a good dress for the party?.
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To rise or surge from an inner source
Anger welled up in me.
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Good➦
Not spoiled or ruined
The milk is still good.
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To pour forth.
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In excellent condition; sound
a good tooth.
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In a good or proper manner
behaved well.
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Superior to the average; satisfactory
a good student.
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Skillfully or proficiently
dances well.
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Used formerly to refer to the US Government grade of meat higher than standard and lower than choice.
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Satisfactorily or sufficiently
slept well.
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Of high quality
good books.
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Successfully or effectively
gets along well with people.
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Discriminating
good taste.
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In a comfortable or affluent manner
lived well.
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Of moral excellence; upright
a good person.
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In a manner affording benefit or gain; advantageously
married well.
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Benevolent; kind
a good soul.
a good heart.
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With reason or propriety; reasonably
can't very well say no.
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Loyal; staunch
a good Republican.
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In all likelihood; indeed
You may well need your umbrella.
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Well-behaved; obedient
a good child.
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In a prudent or sensible manner
You would do well to say nothing more.
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Socially correct; proper
good manners.
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In a close or familiar manner
knew them well.
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Worthy of respect; honorable
ruined the family's good name.
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In a favorable or approving manner
spoke well of them.
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Attractive; handsome
good looks.
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Thoroughly; completely
well cooked.
cooked well.
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Beneficial to health; salutary
a good night's rest.
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Perfectly; clearly
I well understand your intentions.
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Competent; skilled
a good machinist.
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To a suitable or appropriate degree
This product will answer your needs equally well.
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Complete; thorough
a good workout.
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To a considerable extent or degree
well over the estimate.
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Reliable; sure
a good investment.
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With care or attention
listened well.
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Valid or true
a good reason.
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Entirely; fully
well worth seeing.
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Genuine; real
a good dollar bill.
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In a satisfactory condition; right or proper
All is well.
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Good➦
In effect; operative
a warranty good for two years.
a driver's license that is still good.
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Well➦
Not ailing, infirm, or diseased; healthy.
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Ready or able for a specified or assumed activity
I'm good for another round of golf.
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Well➦
Cured or healed, as a wound.
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Able to pay or contribute
Is she good for the money that you lent her?.
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Well➦
Of or characterized by the maintenance of good health practices. Often used in combination
a well-baby clinic.
a well-child visit to the doctor.
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Able to elicit a specified reaction
He is always good for a laugh.
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Advisable; prudent
It would be well not to ask.
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Ample; substantial
a good income.
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Fortunate; good
It is well that you stayed.
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Bountiful
a good table.
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Used to introduce a remark, resume a narrative, or fill a pause during conversation.
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Full
It is a good mile from here.
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Used to express surprise.
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Pleasant; enjoyable
had a good time at the party.
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(manner) Accurately, competently, satisfactorily.
He does his job well.
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Propitious; favorable
good weather.
a good omen.
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(manner) Completely, fully.
a well done steak
We’re well beat now.
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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.
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(degree) To a significant degree.
That author is well known.
A monument well worth seeing
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Passing between the uprights of the goal and therefore scoring, as a field goal in football.
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Very (as a general-purpose intensifier).
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Used to form exclamatory phrases expressing surprise or dismay
Good heavens! Good grief!.
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In a desirable manner; so as one could wish; satisfactorily; favourably; advantageously.
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Something that is good.
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In good health.
I had been sick, but now I'm well.
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Good➦
A good, valuable, or useful part or aspect.
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(hypercorrect) Good, content.
“How are you?” — “I'm well, thank you!”
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Welfare; benefit
for the common good.
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(uncommon) Prudent; good; well-advised.
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Goodness; virtue
There is much good to be found in people.
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Good to eat; tasty, delicious.
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A product that is bought and sold
frozen goods.
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Well➦
(Hiberno-English) Used as a greeting
Well lads. How's things?
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goods Portable personal property.
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Well➦
A hole sunk into the ground as a source of water, oil, natural gas or other fluids.
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Good➦
(used with a sing. or pl. verb) Fabric; material.
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A place where a liquid such as water surfaces naturally; a spring.
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goods(Slang) Incriminating information or evidence
tried to get the goods on the crook.
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Well➦
A small depression suitable for holding liquid or other objects.
Make a well in the dough mixture and pour in the milk.
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Well.
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(figurative) A source of supply.
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(of people)
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(nautical) A vertical, cylindrical trunk in a ship, reaching down to the lowest part of the hull, through which the bilge pumps operate.
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Acting in the interest of what is beneficial, ethical, or moral.
good intentions
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Well➦
(nautical) The cockpit of a sailboat.
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Competent or talented.
a good swimmer
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(nautical) A compartment in the middle of the hold of a fishing vessel, made tight at the sides, but having holes perforated in the bottom to let in water to keep fish alive while they are transported to market.
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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.
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Well➦
(nautical) A vertical passage in the stern into which an auxiliary screw propeller may be drawn up out of the water.
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Well-behaved (especially of children or animals).
Be good while your mother and I are out.
Were you a good boy for the babysitter?
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Well➦
(military) A hole or excavation in the earth, in mining, from which run branches or galleries.
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(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.
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Well➦
(architecture) An opening through the floors of a building, as for a staircase or an elevator; a wellhole.
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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?
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Well➦
The open space between the bench and the counsel tables in a courtroom.
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(archaic) Of high rank or birth.
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Well➦
(metalworking) The lower part of a furnace, into which the metal falls.
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(of capabilities)
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A well drink.
They're having a special tonight: $1 wells.
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Useful for a particular purpose; functional.
it’s a good watch;
the flashlight batteries are still good
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(video games) The playfield of Tetris and similar video games, into which the blocks fall.
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Effective.
a good worker
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Well➦
(biology) In a microtiter plate, each of the small equal circular or square sections which serve as test tubes.
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(obsolete) Real; actual; serious.
in good sooth
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Well➦
(intransitive) To issue forth, as water from the earth; to flow; to spring.
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(properties and qualities)
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(intransitive) To have something seep out of the surface.
Her eyes welled with tears.
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(of food)
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An issue of water from the earth; a spring; a fountain.
Begin, then, sisters of the sacred well.
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Of food or other perishable products, still fit for use; not yet expired, stale, rotten, etc.
The bread is still good.
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Well➦
A pit or hole sunk into the earth to such a depth as to reach a supply of water, generally of a cylindrical form, and often walled with stone or bricks to prevent the earth from caving in.
The woman said unto him, Sir, thou hast nothing to draw with, and the well is deep.
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Good➦
Valid, of worth, capable of being honoured.
This coupon is good for a free doughnut.
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A shaft made in the earth to obtain oil or brine.
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True, valid, of explanatory strength.
This theory still holds good even if much higher temperatures are assumed.
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Fig.: A source of supply; fountain; wellspring.
Dan Chaucer, well of English undefiled.
A well of serious thought and pure.
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Good➦
Healthful.
Exercise and a varied diet are good for you.
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Well➦
An inclosure in the middle of a vessel's hold, around the pumps, from the bottom to the lower deck, to preserve the pumps from damage and facilitate their inspection.
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Pleasant; enjoyable.
We had a good time.
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Well➦
A hole or excavation in the earth, in mining, from which run branches or galleries.
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Favourable.
a good omen;
good weather
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An opening through the floors of a building, as for a staircase or an elevator; a wellhole.
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Unblemished; honourable.
a person's good name
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The lower part of a furnace, into which the metal falls.
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Beneficial; worthwhile.
a good job
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Well➦
To issue forth, as water from the earth; to flow; to spring.
From his two springs in Gojam's sunny realm,Pure welling out, he through the lucid lakeOf fair Dambea rolls his infant streams.
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Good➦
Adequate; sufficient; not fallacious.
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To pour forth, as from a well.
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Very, extremely. See good and.
The soup is good and hot.
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In a good or proper manner; justly; rightly; not ill or wickedly.
If thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door.
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(colloquial) Ready
I'm good when you are.
The reports are good to go.
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Suitably to one's condition, to the occasion, or to a proposed end or use; suitably; abundantly; fully; adequately; thoroughly.
Lot . . . beheld all the plain of Jordan, that it was well watered everywhere.
WE are wellable to overcome it.
She looketh well to the ways of her household.
Servant of God, well done! well hast thou foughtThe better fight.
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Holy especially when capitalized .
Good Friday, Good Wednesday, the Good Book
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Fully or about; - used with numbers.
Well nine and twenty in a company.
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(of quantities)
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In such manner as is desirable; so as one could wish; satisfactorily; favorably; advantageously; conveniently.
KnowIn measure what the mind may well contain.
All the world speaks well of you.
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Reasonable in amount.
all in good time
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Considerably; not a little; far.
Abraham and Sarah were old and well stricken in age.
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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.
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Well➦
Good in condition or circumstances; desirable, either in a natural or moral sense; fortunate; convenient; advantageous; happy; as, it is well for the country that the crops did not fail; it is well that the mistake was discovered.
It was well with us in Egypt.
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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.
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Being in health; sound in body; not ailing, diseased, or sick; healthy; as, a well man; the patient is perfectly well.
Is your father well, the old man of whom ye spake?
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That is good; an elliptical exclamation of satisfaction or commendation.
Good! I can leave now.
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Being in favor; favored; fortunate.
He followed the fortunes of that family, and was well with Henry the Fourth.
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Good➦
(nonstandard) Well; satisfactorily or thoroughly.
The boy done good. (did well)
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Safe; as, a chip warranted well at a certain day and place.
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Good➦
(uncountable) The forces or behaviours that are the enemy of evil. Usually consists of helping others and general benevolence.
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Well➦
a deep hole or shaft dug or drilled to obtain water or oil or gas or brine
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(countable) A result that is positive in the view of the speaker.
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a cavity or vessel used to contain liquid
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(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.
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Well➦
an abundant source;
she was a well of information
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An item of merchandise.
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an open shaft through the floors of a building (as for a stairway)
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To thrive; fatten; prosper; improve.
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Well➦
an enclosed compartment in a ship or plane for holding something as e.g. fish or a plane's landing gear or for protecting something as e.g. a ship's pumps
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(transitive) To make good; turn to good; improve.
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come up;
Tears well in her eyes
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(intransitive) To make improvements or repairs.
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in good health especially after having suffered illness or injury;
appears to be entirely well
the wound is nearly well
a well man
I think I'm well; at least I feel well
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(intransitive) To benefit; gain.
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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
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Good➦
(transitive) To do good to (someone); benefit; cause to improve or gain.
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wise or advantageous and hence advisable;
it would be well to start early
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(transitive) To satisfy; indulge; gratify.
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(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
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Good➦
(reflexive) To flatter; congratulate oneself; anticipate.
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Well➦
thoroughly or completely; fully; often used as a combining form;
The problem is well understood
she was well informed
shake well before using
in order to avoid food poisoning be sure the meat is well cooked
well-done beef
well-satisfied customers
well-educated
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To furnish with dung; manure; fatten with manure; fertilise.
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indicating high probability; in all likelihood;
I might well do it
a mistake that could easily have ended in disaster
you may well need your umbrella
he could equally well be trying to deceive us
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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.
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(used for emphasis or as an intensifier) entirely or fully;
a book well worth reading
was well aware of the difficulties ahead
suspected only too well what might be going on
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Possessing moral excellence or virtue; virtuous; pious; religious; - said of persons or actions.
In all things showing thyself a pattern of good works.
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to a suitable or appropriate extent or degree;
the project was well underway
the fetus has well developed organs
his father was well pleased with his grades
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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.
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favorably; with approval;
their neighbors spoke well of them
he thought well of the book
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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.
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to a great extent or degree;
I'm afraid the film was well over budget
painting the room white made it seem considerably (or substantially) larger
the house has fallen considerably in value
the price went up substantially
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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.
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with great or especially intimate knowledge;
we knew them well
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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.
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Well➦
with prudence or propriety;
You would do well to say nothing more
could not well refuse
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Real; actual; serious; as in the phrases in good earnest; in good sooth.
Love no man in good earnest.
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with skill or in a pleasing manner;
she dances well
he writes well
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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.
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in a manner affording benefit or advantage;
she married well
The children were settled advantageously in Seattle
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Not lacking or deficient; full; complete.
Good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over.
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in financial comfort;
They live well
she has been able to live comfortably since her husband died
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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.
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without unusual distress or resentment; with good humor;
took the joke well
took the tragic news well
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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 ?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Good➦
To make good; to turn to good.
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To manure; to improve.
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benefit;
for your own good
what's the good of worrying?
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moral excellence or admirableness;
there is much good to be found in people
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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
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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
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Good➦
having the normally expected amount;
gives full measure
gives good measure
a good mile from here
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morally admirable
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deserving of esteem and respect;
all respectable companies give guarantees
ruined the family's good name
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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
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superior to the average;
in fine spirits
a fine student
made good grades
morale was good
had good weather for the parade
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agreeable or pleasing;
we all had a good time
good manners
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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
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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
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Good➦
thorough;
had a good workout
gave the house a good cleaning
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Good➦
with or in a close or intimate relationship;
a good friend
my sisters and brothers are near and dear
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Good➦
having or showing or arising from a desire to promote the welfare or happiness of others;
his benevolent smile
a benevolent nature
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Good➦
financially sound;
a good investment
a secure investment
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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
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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
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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)
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Good➦
feeling healthy and free of aches and pains;
I feel good
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Good➦
capable of pleasing;
good looks
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Good➦
appealing to the mind;
good music
a serious book
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Good➦
in excellent physical condition;
good teeth
I still have one good leg
a sound mind in a sound body
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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
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Good➦
not forged;
a good dollar bill
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Good➦
not left to spoil;
the meat is still good
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Good➦
generally admired;
good taste
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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
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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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