Once the boat’s repaired, it’ll be as good as new (=in perfect condition ). The Chancellor announced that the economy is in good shape. Boris had always kept his body in good shape. 12 not damaged or weak GOOD/EXCELLENT if the condition of something is good, it is not damaged or weak in good condition/shape It’s in pretty good condition for an old car. 11 physically well HEALTHY healthy or well ‘How are you?’ ‘Better, thanks.’ Lyn’s not feeling too good today. 10 improving something likely to improve the condition of something OPP bad good for products that are good for the environment The publicity has been good for business. good to eat/drink They have to learn which wild foods are good to eat. → be on your best behaviour 9 making you healthy likely to make you healthy, either physically or mentally OPP bad good for Fresh fruit and vegetables are good for you. The kids were as good as gold (=very good ). 8 behaving well POLITE behaving well and not causing any trouble – used especially about a child SYN well-behaved OPP naughty She’s such a good baby. 7 useful useful or helpful OPP bad Do you want some good advice? The best thing you can do is wait here. be good for somebody especially American English Ten o'clock is good for me. good for (doing) something It’s a good day for going to the beach. 6 suitable suitable or convenient Is this a good time to talk to you? It was a good place to rest. I’m not sure, but I could make a good guess. Well, can you think of a better plan? What’s the best way to deal with this? The police have a pretty good idea who did it. 5 successful/correct GOOD/EXCELLENT likely to be successful or correct She’s full of good ideas.
have a good time/day/weekend etc Did you have a good vacation? That was good fun. 4 pleasant/enjoyable ENJOY/LIKE DOING something pleasant and enjoyable it’s good to do something It’s good to see you again. 3 what you want GOOD/EXCELLENT used about something that is what you want or happens in the way that you want OPP bad That’s good news! I need a bit of good luck. do/make a good job (of doing something) (=do something well ) Mike’s done a good job of painting the windows. He’s very good with people (=skilful at dealing with people ). good with As a politician, you need to be good with words (=skilful at using words ). Do you know a good builder? good at (doing) something Alex is very good at languages. ► see thesaurus at bright 2 skilful GOOD AT able to do something well She’s a very good player. You’ll receive the best medical treatment.
Good From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English good good 1 / ɡʊd /
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