be good

English - Turkish

Definition of be good in English Turkish dictionary

uslu dur

uslu durmak

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{s} güzel

Hava güzel olması koşuluyla, katılım iyi olmalı. - Attendance should be good provided the weather is favorable.

Onun böyle güzel bir teklifi reddetmesine şaşırdım. - I am surprised that she refused such a good offer.

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{s} iyi

Doktor olarak iyi değil. - He is no good as a doctor.

Benim çok iyi bir sözlüğüm yok. - I haven't a very good dictionary.

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{s} hayırlı

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âlâ

Bu iyi hava devam ederse, iyi bir ürün alacağız. - We'll have a good crop if this good weather keeps up.

Daha az sayıda işçi eşya satın alacak paralı daha az sayıda insan anlamına geliyordu. - Fewer workers meant fewer people with money to buy goods.

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çok

O çok iyi bir öğretmendir. - She is a very good teacher.

O şimdi iyi; ne çok ağır ne de çok hafif. - It's good now; neither too heavy nor too light.

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{i} hayır

Tom ve Mary çıkıyorlar mı? Hayır, sadece iyi arkadaşlar. - Are Tom and Mary dating? No, they're just good friends.

Hayır, sadece düşündüm ki madem abaküs kullanabiliyorsun, kafandan hesap yapmada iyi olabilirsin. - No, I just thought that since you can use an abacus, you might be good at doing calculations in your head.

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{s} yararlı

Balık yemek sağlığın için yararlıdır. - Eating fish is good for your health.

O, bu bilgileri yararlı kullanıma sundu. - He put this information to good use.

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bozulmamı

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{s} sağlığa yararlı

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(Politika, Siyaset) ürün

Bu iyi hava devam ederse, iyi bir ürün alacağız. - We'll have a good crop if this good weather keeps up.

Şirket, çeşitli kağıt ürünleri üretmektedir. - The company manufactures a variety of paper goods.

Aferin böyle devam et, Tom. - Keep up the good work, Tom.

Aferin böyle devam et, Bay Sakamato. - Keep up the good work, Mr. Sakamoto.

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sağlıklı

Sağlıklı kalabildiğim sürece uzun yaşamak isterim. - I want to live as long as I can stay in good health.

Tom sağlıklı gibi görünüyor. - Tom seems to be in good health.

{s} uslu

Birey, devletin menfaati için mevcut değildir. - The individual does not exist for the good of the State.

Tom, acentenin menfaatı icabı işi bırakmalıdır. - Tom should quit for the good of the agency.

Çok iyi bir iş yapmadığını söyledim. - You didn't do a very good job, I said.

O çok iyi bir öğretmendir. - She's a very good teacher.

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kazanç

Arabamı satarak iyi bir kazanç elde ettim. - I made a good profit by selling my car.

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mal

Farklı ülkeler, pek çok mal ithal etmektedirler. - Different countries import many goods.

Onlar dükkânda ithal mallar satıyorlar. - They sell imported goods at the shop.

(Osmanlıca) kifayetli

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pekala

Pekala, Tom'a veda öpücüğü vermeyecek misin? - Well, aren't you going to kiss Tom goodbye?

(Osmanlıca) sahih

Çok güzel!Çok başarılı bir iş çıkardın. - Very good! You did an excellent job.

Tom bugün gerçekten iyi iş çıkardı. - Tom really did a good job today.

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fayda

Sizin için balık yemek faydalı mı? - Is eating fish good for you?

Sigara içmek çok zarar verir ama hiç fayda vermez. - Smoking does much harm but no good.

O, konuşma sanatında yeteneklidir. - He has a good art of talking.

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neredeyse

Neden böyle iyi arkadaş olduklarını anlayamıyorum. Onların neredeyse hiç ortak yönleri yok. - I can't understand why they're such good friends. They have hardly anything in common.

Bu neredeyse doğru olamayacak kadar çok iyi - It's almost too good to be true.

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taze

Taze meyve, sağlık için iyidir. - Fresh fruit is good for the health.

Taze hava sağlıklı olmak için gereklidir. - Fresh air is necessary to good health.

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yarar

Tek yararlı bilgi iyi olanı nasıl arayacağımızı ve kötü olandan nasıl kaçınacağımızı öğretendir. - The only useful knowledge is that which teaches us how to seek what is good and avoid what is evil.

Sizin başarınız büyük ölçüde fırsatınızdan nasıl yararlanacağınıza bağlıdır. - Your success will largely depend upon how you will make good use of your opportunity.

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iyilik

Bilimsel bilginin her artışıyla insanın kötülük için gücü iyilik için gücü gibi aynı oranda artırılır. - With every increase of scientific knowledge, man's power for evil is increased in the same proportion as his power for good.

Yanlış zamanda konuşulan bir söz iyilikten çok daha fazla zarar yapabilir. - A word spoken at the wrong time can do very much more harm than good.

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uygun

Uygun bir zamanda orada olmak isterim. - I would like to be there in good time.

İyi bir iş yapmak istiyorsanız, uygun araçları kullanmalısınız. - If you want to do good work, you should use the proper tools.

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(Ticaret) tahsili mümkün (senet)

Bazıları İngilizcede iyiler,ve diğerleri matematikte iyiler. - Some are good at English, and others are good at mathematics.

Ben bütün iyileri tattım, ve sağlıklı olmaktan daha iyisini bulmadım. - I tasted all goods, and didn't find better than good health.

Endişelenme. Eminim, Tom'un henüz burada olmamasının sağlam bir nedeni var. - Don't worry. I'm sure there's a good reason why Tom isn't here yet.

Tom iyi bir yaşam sağlamaktadır. - Tom makes a good living.

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başarılı

Çocuklar okulda başarılı olsunlar diye çok stres altına sokuluyor, ama kendi iyilikleri için. - There's so much stress put on kids to perform well in school, but with good reason.

Çok güzel!Çok başarılı bir iş çıkardın. - Very good! You did an excellent job.

Bunu güvenilir kaynaklardan öğrendik. - I got this on good authority.

O kesinlikle iyi bir adam ama güvenilir değil. - He is a good fellow for sure, but not trustworthy.

Öğretmenimizin havası yerinde. - Our teacher is in a good mood.

Bugün patronun keyfi yerinde mi? - Is the boss in a good mood today?

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yakşı

good

(the ile) iyi insanlar

Tom bir iyilikseverdi. - Tom was a good Samaritan.

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tam

Ted saatleri tamir etmede iyidir. - Ted is good at repairing watches.

O, tam senin gibi, iyi bir golfçü. - He, just like you, is a good golfer.

(belirli bir süre için) dayanmak: That rug's good for another twenty years. O halı bir yirmi yıl daha dayanır

(deyim) (+noun) bir seyi yapabilmek veya yapmak icin istekli olmak,gerekli nitelikleri,kuvveti bulunmak

İyi bir koltuk almak amacıyla tiyatroya oldukça erken gittim. - I went to the theater quite early with a view to getting a good seat.

O oldukça iyi bir fikir. - That's a pretty good idea.

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peki

Peki, biri iyi olmak zorunda. - Well someone has to be good.

Bugün Pekin'de hava çok iyi. - The air is very good in Beijing today.

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(deyim) good few /many ( +plural) bircok

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{s} (bet.ter, best)

{s} dolu dolu

{s} emin

Tom Mary'nin iyi zaman geçirdiğinden emin olmak için zahmete katlandı. - Tom went out of his way to make sure Mary had a good time.

Jefferson milletin emin ellerde olduğuna inanıyordu. - Jefferson believed the nation was in good hands.

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ünlem iyi

English - English

Definition of be good in English English dictionary

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An item of merchandise

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A result that is positive in the view of the speaker

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Large in amount or size

a good amount of seeds.

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Of food, edible; not stale or rotten

The bread is still good.

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Holy

Good Friday.

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With "and", extremely

The soup is good and hot.

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Well; satisfactorily or thoroughly

The one thing that we can't do...is throw out the baby with the bathwater.... We know our process works pretty darn good and, uh, it’s really sparked this amazing phenomenon of this...high-quality website.

a good worker.

Walking is good for you.

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The abstract instantiation of something qualified by the adjective; e.g., "The best is the enemy of the good."

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Useful for a particular purpose; functional

The flashlight batteries are still good.

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Beneficial; worthwhile

a good job.

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Entire

The car was a good ten miles away.

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Reasonable in amount

all in good time.

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The forces or behaviors that are the enemy of evil. Usually consists of helping others and general benevolence

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Of food, being satisfying; meeting dietary requirements

Eat a good dinner so you will be ready for the big game tomorrow.

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Acting in the interest of good; ethical

When we are happy, we are always good, but when we are good, we are not always happy.

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{a} having desirable qualities, fit

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{a} well

What are some tasty foods that would go well with potatoes? - What are some good foods to eat with potatoes?

He speaks English well. - He is a good speaker of English.

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{n} that which affords real happiness or pleasure, or the means of obtaining it

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heavy

be good for

be worth -, be suitable for -

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superior to the average; "in fine spirits"; "a fine student"; "made good grades"; "morale was good"; "had good weather for the parade"

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If you get a good deal or a good price when you buy or sell something, you receive a lot in exchange for what you give. Whether such properties are a good deal will depend on individual situations The merchandise is reasonably priced and offers exceptionally good value

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If you say that it is good that something should happen or good to do something, you mean it is desirable, acceptable, or right. I think it's good that some people are going It is always best to choose organically grown foods if possible. bad

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A reasonable amount of time

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If people are good friends, they get on well together and are very close. She and Gavin are good friends She's my best friend, and I really love her

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A good idea, reason, method, or decision is a sensible or valid one. They thought it was a good idea to make some offenders do community service There is good reason to doubt this Could you give me some advice on the best way to do this? bad, poor

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of moral excellence; "a genuinely good person"; "a just cause"; "an upright and respectable man"; "the life of the nation is secure only while the nation is honest, truthful, and virtuous"- Frederick Douglass

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resulting favorably; "its a good thing that I wasn't there"; "it is good that you stayed"; "it is well that no one saw you"; "all's well that ends well"

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Clever; skillful; dexterous; ready; handy; followed especially by at

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Some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned or reblued; principal lettering, numerals, and design on metal legible; wood refinished, scratched, bruised, or minor cracks repaired; in good working order

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morally admirable

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Of food, having a particularly pleasant taste

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An average used book that has all pages or leaves present There will be a little wear, and any defects will be noted

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having or showing or arising from a desire to promote the welfare or happiness of others; "his benevolent smile"; "a benevolent nature"

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with or in a close or intimate relationship; "a good friend"; "my sisters and brothers are near and dear"

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Good describes the average used and worn book that has all pages or leaves present Any defects must be noted (AB Bookman )

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capable of pleasing; "good looks"

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Possessing desirable qualities; adapted to answer the end designed; promoting success, welfare, or happiness; serviceable; useful; fit; excellent; admirable; commendable; not bad, corrupt, evil, noxious, offensive, or troublesome, etc

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If someone or something is no good or is not any good, they are not satisfactory or are of a low standard. If the weather's no good then I won't take any pictures I was never any good at maths

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That which is desirable The object of the will The will, by nature, desires the good Even if the will chooses evil, it must desire it as a good It must impose this deception upon the object in order for that object to be desirable Also, ontologically, that which perfects a nature is a true good

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Advancement of interest or happiness; welfare; prosperity; advantage; benefit; opposed to harm, etc

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having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified; "good news from the hospital"; "a good report card"; "when she was good she was very very good"; "a good knife is one good for cutting"; "this stump will make a good picnic table"; "a good check"; "a good joke"; "a good exterior paint"; "a good secretary"; "a good dress for the office"

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feeling healthy and free of aches and pains; "I feel good"

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most suitable or right for a particular purpose; "a good time to plant tomatoes"; "the right time to act"; "the time is ripe for great sociological changes"

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emphasis You use good to emphasize the great extent or degree of something. We waited a good fifteen minutes This whole thing's got a good bit more dangerous

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If something is done for the good of a person or organization, it is done in order to benefit them. Furlaud urged him to resign for the good of the country I'm only telling you this for your own good! = benefit

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appealing to the mind; "good music"; "a serious book"

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{s} excellent; pleasant; pleasurable; decent; valid; well-behaved; in fine condition; competent, skilled; positive; having admirable moral values

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nice, excellent, of high quality

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Good means pleasant or enjoyable. We had a really good time together I know they would have a better life here There's nothing better than a good cup of hot coffee It's so good to hear your voice after all this time. bad

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morally admirable in excellent physical condition; "good teeth"; "I still have one good leg"; "a sound mind in a sound body"

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having the normally expected amount; "gives full measure"; "gives good measure"; "a good mile from here"

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a product, service, or a process that can be used to make products or deliver services

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If you say that something or someone is as good as new, you mean that they are in a very good condition or state, especially after they have been damaged or ill. I only ever use that on special occasions so it's as good as new In a day or so he will be as good as new

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If you are good at something, you are skilful and successful at doing it. He was very good at his work I'm not very good at singing He is one of the best players in the world I always played football with my older brother because I was good for my age. bad, poor

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Someone who is good is kind and thoughtful. You are good to me Her good intentions were thwarted almost immediately

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Generic Object Oriented Database A database structure used to store design and library information (TI*)

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If you say it's a good thing, or in British English it's a good job, that something is the case, you mean that it is fortunate. It's a good thing you aren't married It's a good job it happened here rather than on the open road

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If something is good for a person or organization, it benefits them. Rain water was once considered to be good for the complexion Nancy chose the product because it is better for the environment. = beneficial bad

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Pleasant; enjoyable

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The good is what it is rational to want Therefore a good knife is one that has characteristics that are rational to want in a device with one blade used for cutting When one considers what makes a good person, or good character, the matter becomes more complex, because it then becomes important to ask whether the traits under discussion are those that people would want in themselves, or those that they would want in others, and whether those are the same, or in what sort of society those would be the same

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Well, especially in the phrase as good, with a following as expressed or implied; equally well with as much advantage or as little harm as possible

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that which is good or valuable or useful; "weigh the good against the bad"; "among the highest goods of all are happiness and self-realization"

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exerting force or influence; "the law is effective immediately"; "a warranty good for two years"; "the law is already in effect (or in force)"

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If someone makes good a threat or promise or makes good on it, they do what they have threatened or promised to do. Certain that he was going to make good his threat to kill her, she lunged for the gun He was confident the allies would make good on their pledges

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The rating you get on a step when you hit the arrow more than slightly off-beat

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Real; actual; serious; as in the phrases in good earnest; in good sooth

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Someone who is good is morally correct in their attitudes and behaviour. The president is a good man For me to think I'm any better than a homeless person on the street is ridiculous. bad

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benefit; "for your own good"; "what's the good of worrying?"

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Adequate; sufficient; competent; sound; not fallacious; valid; in a commercial sense, to be depended on for the discharge of obligations incurred; having pecuniary ability; of unimpaired credit

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* The good is what it is rational to want Therefore a good knife is one that has characteristics that are rational to want in a device with one blade used for cutting When one considers what makes a good person, or good character, the matter becomes more complex, because it then becomes important to ask whether the traits under discussion are those that people would want in themselves, or those that they would want in others, and whether those are the same, or in what sort of society those would be the same

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An object-oriented object-oriented framework framework for graphical applications from TU Ilmenau running under X Windows X-Window-System with special support to IRIS GL, OpenGL OpenGL, VOGL, etc - /GOOD

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many approaches to ethics are centred on achieving what is good, although others are based on doing what is right Priority to one goal need not exclude the other, but might shape the contents or limit how we pursue the other We can ask about the relationship between human goodness and the goodness of other things, such as a knife that cuts well On some views, goodness is reduced to one quality, like happiness or pleasure or satisfying desire, but others think of goodness as inherently complex In either case, goodness has a place in moral psychology, motivating our actions and explaining our emotions

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If you make good some damage, a loss, or a debt, you try to repair the damage, replace what has been lost, or repay the debt. It may cost several billion roubles to make good the damage. = put right

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feelings People say `Good for you' to express approval of your actions. `He has a girl now, who he lives with.' --- `Good for him.'

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Of people, competent or talented

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A moveable tangible object For the purposes of United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, goods do not include things bought for personal use or at an auction or foreclosure sale, nor may they be ocean-going vessels or aircraft

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If something changes or disappears for good, it never changes back or comes back as it was before. The days of big-time racing at Herne Hill had gone for good A few shots of this drug cleared up the disease for good

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With "and", extremely. (The soup is good and hot.)"

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Not small, insignificant, or of no account; considerable; esp

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good deal: see deal in good faith: see faith so far so good: see far good as gold: see gold good gracious: see gracious good grief: see grief good heavens: see heaven good job: see job good lord: see lord for good measure: see measure the good old days: see old in good shape: see shape to stand someone in good stead: see stead in good time: see time too good to be true: see true. Good Buy Cape of Good Hope Good Feelings Era of Good Friday Good Hope Cape of Good Neighbour Policy Henry Beauclerc French: Good Scholar Hywel the Good John the Good Philip the Good William the Good

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deserving of esteem and respect; "all respectable companies give guarantees"; "ruined the family's good name"

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Generic Object Oriented Database A database structure used to store design and library information

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not forged; "a good dollar bill"

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in excellent physical condition; "good teeth"; "I still have one good leg"; "a sound mind in a sound body"

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You say `Good' or `Very good' to express pleasure, satisfaction, or agreement with something that has been said or done, especially when you are in a position of authority. `Are you all right?' --- `I'm fine.' --- `Good. So am I.' Oh good, Tom's just come in see also best, better, goods

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`As good as' can be used to mean `almost.' His career is as good as over The vote as good as kills the chance of real reform. = practically

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generally admired; "good taste"

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If you say that something will do someone good, you mean that it will benefit them or improve them. The outing will do me good It's probably done you good to get away for a few hours You don't do anybody any good by getting yourself arrested

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A tangible physical entity p 249

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thorough; "had a good workout"; "gave the house a good cleaning"

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Yield prospects are normal Moisture levels are adequate and disease, insect damage, and weed pressures are minor Pastures are providing adequate feed supplies for the current time of year

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If you say that doing something is no good or does not do any good, you mean that doing it is not of any use or will not bring any success. It's no good worrying about it now We gave them water and kept them warm, but it didn't do any good There is no way to measure these effects; the chances are it did some good

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moral excellence or admirableness; "there is much good to be found in people"

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Any article, natural or man-made substance, material, supply, or manufactured product, including inspection and test equipment, and excluding technology

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Favourable

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A good estimate or indication of something is an accurate one. We have a fairly good idea of what's going on This is a much better indication of what a school is really like Laboratory tests are not always a good guide to what happens in the world. poor

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Kind; benevolent; humane; merciful; gracious; polite; propitious; friendly; well-disposed; often followed by to or toward, also formerly by unto

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tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health; "beneficial effects of a balanced diet"; "a good night's sleep"; "the salutary influence of pure air"

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Serviceable; suited; adapted; suitable; of use; to be relied upon; followed especially by for

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not left to spoil; "the meat is still good"

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If you describe a piece of news, an action, or an effect as good, you mean that it is likely to result in benefit or success. On balance biotechnology should be good news for developing countries I had the good fortune to be selected This is not a good example to set other children I think the response was good. bad

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Good means of a high quality, standard, or level. Exercise is just as important to health as good food His parents wanted Raymond to have the best possible education good quality furniture. poor

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having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude; "adept in handicrafts"; "an adept juggler"; "an expert job"; "a good mechanic"; "a practiced marksman"; "a proficient engineer"; "a lesser-known but no less skillful composer"; "the effect was achieved by skillful retouching"

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Useful for a particular purpose (it's a good watch)

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To manure; to improve

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opposed to evil

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Used in the context of general equities Including among the group and side (buy or sell) being discussed during the block call

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A spell descriptor denoting spells usable by good and neutral beings Also an aspect of alignment that focuses on protecting innocent life; the opposite of evil Good creatures maintain a strong respect for life, concern themselves with the dignity of sentient beings, and make personal sacrifices to help others Also, when capitalized, a spell domain composed of nine divine spells and a granted power embodying the principles of good

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bueno / buena; Good afternoon , Buenas tardes ; Good-bye , Adios ; Good evening ; Good night , Buenas noches ; Good morning , Buenos dias

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in a complete and thorough manner (`good' is sometimes used informally for `thoroughly'); "he was soundly defeated"; "we beat him good"

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Truth Appearance

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Wares; commodities; chattels; - - formerly used in the singular in a collective sense

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moral excellence or admirableness; "there is much good to be found in people" that which is good or valuable or useful; "weigh the good against the bad"; "among the highest goods of all are happiness and self-realization" benefit; "for your own good"; "what's the good of worrying?" thorough; "had a good workout"; "gave the house a good cleaning" generally admired; "good taste" resulting favorably; "its a good thing that I wasn't there"; "it is good that you stayed"; "it is well that no one saw you"; "all's well that ends well" not left to spoil; "the meat is still good" not forged; "a good dollar bill" having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified; "good news from the hospital"; "a good report card"; "when she was good she was very very good"; "a good knife is one good for cutting"; "this stump will make a good picnic table"; "a good check"; "a good joke"; "a good exterior paint"; "a good secretary"; "a good dress for the office" morally admirable in excellent physical condition; "good teeth"; "I still have one good leg"; "a sound mind in a sound body" appealing to the mind; "good music"; "a serious book" agreeable or pleasing; "we all had a good time"; "good manners" most suitable or right for a particular purpose; "a good time to plant tomatoes"; "the right time to act"; "the time is ripe for great sociological changes" capable of pleasing; "good looks" of moral excellence; "a genuinely good person"; "a just cause"; "an upright and respectable man"; "the life of the nation is secure only while the nation is honest, truthful, and virtuous"- Frederick Douglass

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agreeable or pleasing; "we all had a good time"; "good manners"

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{i} benefit, asset; something positive; virtue, decency, honor

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a grading term for a coin that is very worn but which has most of the devices outlined

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Someone, especially a child, who is good obeys rules and instructions and behaves in a socially correct way. The children were very good I'm going to be a good boy now Both boys had good manners, politely shaking hands. bad

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adj [clever (He's a good cook )] pandai 2 adj [not bad (That was a ~ meal )] baik

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Not lacking or deficient; full; complete

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Possessing moral excellence or virtue; virtuous; pious; religious; said of persons or actions

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In law, a comprehensive name for almost all personal property as distinguished from land or real property

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Acting in the interest of good; ethical (good intentions)

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in the phrases a good deal, a good way, a good degree, a good share or part, etc

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A person's good eye, arm, or leg is the one that is healthy and strong, if the other one is injured or weak. bad

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Someone who is in a good mood is cheerful and pleasant to be with. People were in a pretty good mood He exudes natural charm and good humour A relaxation session may put you in a better frame of mind. bad

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Good is what is considered to be right according to moral standards or religious beliefs. Good and evil may co-exist within one family. evil

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(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well'); "the children behaved well"; "a task well done"; "the party went well"; "he slept well"; "a well-argued thesis"; "a well-planned party"; "the baby can walk pretty good"

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financially sound; "a good investment"; "a secure investment"

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This book is in average worn condition It has all pages or leaves present Any defects should be noted

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feelings You use good old before the name of a person, place, or thing when you are referring to them in an affectionate way. Good old Harry. Reliable to the end

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Goody-goody; lacking in spirit or personality

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describes the average used and worn book that has all pages or leaves present Any defects must be noted

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Not blemished or impeached; fair; honorable; unsullied; as in the phrases a good name, a good report, good repute, etc

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promoting or enhancing well-being; "an arms limitation agreement beneficial to all countries"; "the beneficial effects of a temperate climate"; "the experience was good for her"

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Of food, healthful; full of vitamins and minerals

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That which possesses desirable qualities, promotes success, welfare, or happiness, is serviceable, fit, excellent, kind, benevolent, etc

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Anything that anyone wants All options or alternatives are goods Goods can be tangible or intangible [FACS]

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To make good; to turn to good

be good

Turkish pronunciation

bi gîd

Pronunciation

/bē gəd/ /biː ɡɪd/

Etymology

[ 'bE ] (verb.) before 12th century. Middle English, from Old English bEon; akin to Old High German bim am, Latin fui I have been, futurus about to be, fieri to become, be done, Greek phynai to be born, be by nature, phyein to produce.