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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Stephen Butler, a bar owner in Naha, acknowledged that "it does not look good for the rest of us that are here, that want to be here peacefully and enjoy the culture".
From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2026
“Because ending things in darkness isn’t good for anyone.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
If the Brewers win this series, good for them.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026
"I think uncertainty is not good for anyone and anyone involved, but the process is ongoing and we have to patient like everyone else and see what happens at the end," Iraola said.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
All we wanted was to do something good for people in Cuba.
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
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