good for
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Beneficial to, as in Milk is good for children . [Tenth century a.d. ]
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Financially reliable, able to pay or repay, as in They know he's good for a big tip . [Mid-1800s]
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Able to serve or continue to function, as in This furniture's good for at least ten more years , or I hope you're not tired—I'm good for another three miles or so . [Mid-1800s]
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Equivalent in value; also, valid for. For example, These coupons are good for a 20 percent discount , or This contract is good for the entire life of the book . [Second half of 1800s]
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good for someone . An expression of approval, as in Good for Bill—he's sold the car , or Good for you! You passed the exam . This usage differs from the others in that orally a slight emphasis is placed on you or whoever is being mentioned. [Mid-1800s]
Example Sentences
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It’s just as good for a long breakfast as it is for an aperitivo later in the day.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
Stubb said the mercurial US leader had "been very good for NATO," despite his frequent criticism of the military alliance.
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
So, arbitrarily boosting testosterone is not good for young men without deficiencies.
From Slate ● Sep. 13, 2026
He says that while the proposed policy is good for Kenya and in line with global migration protocols, the communication about it ought to have been more diplomatic.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
That is probably not true, but good for them.
From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman
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