Proficient vs. Good — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Proficient and Good

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Proficient

Competent or skilled in doing or using something

I was proficient at my job

She felt reasonably proficient in Italian

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.

Proficient

A person who is proficient

He became a proficient in Latin and Greek

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

Proficient

Having or marked by an advanced degree of competence, as in an art, vocation, profession, or branch of learning.

Good

Having the required qualities; of a high standard

His marks are just not good enough

A good restaurant

Proficient

A person who exhibits such competence; an expert.

Good

Possessing or displaying moral virtue

Her father was a good man

Proficient

Good at something; skilled; fluent; practiced, especially in relation to a task or skill.

He was a proficient writer with an interest in human nature.

Good

Giving pleasure; enjoyable or satisfying

The streets fill up with people looking for a good time

Proficient

An expert.

Good

Thorough

Now is the time to have a really good clear-up

Have a good look around

Proficient

One who has made considerable advances in any business, art, science, or branch of learning; an expert; an adept; as, proficient in a trade; a proficient in mathematics, music, etc.

Good

Valid

The ticket is good for travel from May to September

Proficient

Well advanced in any branch of knowledge or skill; possessed of considerable acquirements; well-skilled; versed; adept,

Good

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

Good heavens!

Proficient

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

That which is morally right; righteousness

A mysterious balance of good and evil

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

Good

Merchandise or possessions

Imports of luxury goods

The market price of an agricultural good

Stolen goods

Good

Well

I'm feeling pretty good, all things considered

My mother could never cook this good

Good

Being positive or desirable in nature; not bad or poor

A good experience.

Good news from the hospital.

Good

Having the qualities that are desirable or distinguishing in a particular thing

A good exterior paint.

A good joke.

Good

Serving the desired purpose or end; suitable

Is this a good dress for the party?.

Good

Not spoiled or ruined

The milk is still good.

Good

In excellent condition; sound

A good tooth.

Good

Superior to the average; satisfactory

A good student.

Good

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

Good

Of high quality

Good books.

Good

Discriminating

Good taste.

Good

Of moral excellence; upright

A good person.

Good

Benevolent; kind

A good soul.

A good heart.

Good

Loyal; staunch

A good Republican.

Good

Well-behaved; obedient

A good child.

Good

Socially correct; proper

Good manners.

Good

Worthy of respect; honorable

Ruined the family's good name.

Good

Attractive; handsome

Good looks.

Good

Beneficial to health; salutary

A good night's rest.

Good

Competent; skilled

A good machinist.

Good

Complete; thorough

A good workout.

Good

Reliable; sure

A good investment.

Good

Valid or true

A good reason.

Good

Genuine; real

A good dollar bill.

Good

In effect; operative

A warranty good for two years.

A driver's license that is still good.

Good

Ready or able for a specified or assumed activity

I'm good for another round of golf.

Good

Able to pay or contribute

Is she good for the money that you lent her?.

Good

Able to elicit a specified reaction

He is always good for a laugh.

Good

Ample; substantial

A good income.

Good

Bountiful

A good table.

Good

Full

It is a good mile from here.

Good

Pleasant; enjoyable

Had a good time at the party.

Good

Propitious; favorable

Good weather.

A good omen.

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.

Good

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

Good

Used to form exclamatory phrases expressing surprise or dismay

Good heavens! Good grief!.

Good

Something that is good.

Good

A good, valuable, or useful part or aspect.

Good

Welfare; benefit

For the common good.

Good

Goodness; virtue

There is much good to be found in people.

Good

A product that is bought and sold

Frozen goods.

Good

Goods Portable personal property.

Good

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

Good

Goods(Slang) Incriminating information or evidence

Tried to get the goods on the crook.

Good

Well.

Good

(of people)

Good

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

Good intentions

Good

Competent or talented.

A good swimmer

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.

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?

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.

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?

Good

(archaic) Of high rank or birth.

Good

(of capabilities)

Good

Useful for a particular purpose; functional.

It’s a good watch;

The flashlight batteries are still good

Good

Effective.

A good worker

Good

(obsolete) Real; actual; serious.

In good sooth

Good

(properties and qualities)

Good

(of food)

Good

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

The bread is still good.

Good

Valid, of worth, capable of being honoured.

This coupon is good for a free doughnut.

Good

True, valid, of explanatory strength.

This theory still holds good even if much higher temperatures are assumed.

Good

Healthful.

Exercise and a varied diet are good for you.

Good

Pleasant; enjoyable.

We had a good time.

Good

Favourable.

A good omen;

Good weather

Good

Unblemished; honourable.

A person's good name

Good

Beneficial; worthwhile.

A good job

Good

Adequate; sufficient; not fallacious.

Good

Very, extremely. See good and.

The soup is good and hot.

Good

(colloquial) Ready

I'm good when you are.

The reports are good to go.

Good

Holy especially when capitalized .

Good Friday, Good Wednesday, the Good Book

Good

(of quantities)

Good

Reasonable in amount.

All in good time

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.

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.

Good

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

Good! I can leave now.

Good

(nonstandard) Well; satisfactorily or thoroughly.

The boy done good. (did well)

Good

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

Good

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

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.

Good

An item of merchandise.

Good

To thrive; fatten; prosper; improve.

Good

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

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