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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While Yunnan’s climate is good for growing berries, with sunny days followed by cool evenings, soil quality is often poor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
BBC commentator and former 1500m world champion Steve Cram said: "The key is the exposure of it. It's good for the sport. It's really good for the profile of the athletes."
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
It’s good for me that I could put on my hat for putting out other people’s music and then go back and DJ and curate music that way too.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
So, arbitrarily boosting testosterone is not good for young men without deficiencies.
From Slate ● Sep. 13, 2026
“Sludge is good for you. Simple to cook and it makes you strong and wise. Humans, they make everything complicated. Even food.”
From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff
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