goods
verb · noun
Form of good , plural of good.
Simple meaning
The abstract instantiation of goodness.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
guudzIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɡʊdz
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
third-person singular of good
To make improvements or repairs.
third-person singular of good
To make good; turn to good; improve.
third-person singular of good
To do good to (someone); benefit; cause to improve or gain.
third-person singular of goodintransitivenow
To thrive; fatten; prosper; improve.
noun
plural of good
The abstract instantiation of goodness; that which possesses desirable qualities, promotes success, welfare, or happiness, is serviceable, fit, excellent, kind, benevolent, etc.
plural of good
A result that is positive in the view of the speaker.
plural of good
The forces or behaviours that are the enemy of evil. Usually consists of helping others and general benevolence.
plural of good
An item of merchandise.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: To make improvements or repairs.
Used this way, goods is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Word Family
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Inflected forms
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Having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified.
Word family
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That which is pleasing or valuable or useful.
Something considered choice to eat.
Compound terms
Established multiword terms.
Foods (like breads and cakes and pastries) that are cooked in an oven.
Communication (written or spoken) that persuades someone to accept something untrue or undesirable.
Food preserved by canning.
Goods (as food or clothing) intended for direct use or consumption.
Attain success or reach a desired goal.
Consumer goods that are not destroyed by use.
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