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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"When they start dredging the river and causing pollution, the river will cease to be a common good for all humanity and will become the property of a single individual," demonstrator Thiago Guarani told AFP.
From Barron's
Earth to Luc, I’m sure Phil Anschutz right now isn’t saying, “Oh well, at least Fiala’s injury was good for the game of hockey.”
From Los Angeles Times
Cameron was stretchered off in the second half of the Hurricanes' 52-10 Super Rugby hammering of Moana Pasifika on Friday night, with coach Clark Laidlaw conceding "it didn't look good" for the classy one-Test playmaker.
From Barron's
“It is good for the court as an institution that people understand that there are times when it will say no to the president,” Nelson said.
“It’s good for the court’s public standing that people see that it does impose limits on executive power.”
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