Proficient vs. Good — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Proficient and Good
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Definitions
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
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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
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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
Good➦
In a complete and thorough manner (`good' is sometimes used informally for `thoroughly');
He was soundly defeated
We beat him good
