Good Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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having or showing talent or skill

:

doing or able to do something well

• She’s a very good golfer.

• a good musician/doctor/cook

• He was really good in his last movie. [=he acted very well]

• I don’t know if I’m good enough to make the team.

• I have a good memory. [=I am good at remembering things]

• a good sense of direction [=an ability to find your way easily in a new place]

• an agent with a

  good eye

  for new talent [=an agent who is good at finding talented people who are not yet known or famous]

• It’s a great school where you know your kids are

  in good hands

  . [=with people who are able to teach and take care of them well]

• I’m confident the café will be in good hands with you in charge.

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often + at

• She’s very good at (playing) golf.

• He’s not very/any good at expressing his feelings. = He’s

  no good at

  expressing his feelings.

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sometimes used in a joking way

• I’m very/really good at saying the wrong thing. [=I often say things that make people uncomfortable, unhappy, etc.]

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no good, not any good

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