part of speech: adjective
inflections: better, best
definition 1: having qualities that are desired.
- That was a good movie.
- She makes good soup.
synonyms: beneficial, desirable
antonyms: bad, ill
definition 2: doing what is right.
- A good person helps others.
synonyms: moral, upright
antonyms: bad, monstrous, wicked
definition 3: better than the average.
- He always got good grades.
synonyms: decent, fine
antonyms: inadequate, poor, shabby
definition 4: pleasant.
- We had a good time at the park.
synonyms: agreeable, enjoyable, nice, pleasant
antonyms: disagreeable, rotten, unpleasant
definition 5: sound; in good condition; able to be relied on.
- She was in good health.
- He gave us good advice.
synonyms: dependable, reliable
antonyms: bad, poor
definition 6: behaving in the proper way.
- Spot is a good dog.
synonyms: obedient, well-behaved
antonyms: bad, mischievous
definition 7: kind.
- He has a good heart.
synonyms: decent, kind, kindly
antonyms: bad, ill
definition 8: well; healthy.
- I always feel good after swimming.
part of speech: noun
definition 1: that which is good.
- You have to take the good with the bad.
synonyms: asset, plus, positive, right
antonyms: evil, harm
definition 2: benefit; advantage.
- The new laws were for the good of all the people.
synonyms: benefit, interest, sake, success, welfare, well-being
antonyms: harm
definition 3: kindness; virtue.
- She has a lot of good in her heart.
synonyms: virtue
antonyms: evil
phrase: for good
good or well?
Good is an adjective. Well is the adverb form of good.
Compare:
He is a good baseball player.
He hits the ball well.
