the good

noun
UK: /ðə ɡʊd/
US: /ðə ɡʊd/

  1. That which is morally right; goodness.

    1. She always tries to do the good. [ ] [ ]
    2. It's important to consider the good of society when making decisions that affect everyone. [ ] [ ]

  2. That which is beneficial or advantageous.

    1. Doing exercise is for the good of your health. [ ] [ ]
    2. He believed that competition was ultimately for the good of the economy promoting innovation and efficiency. [ ] [ ]

  3. People who are good or moral.

    1. Only the good die young, they say. [ ] [ ]
    2. The organization is dedicated to helping the good by providing resources and support to those in need. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

virtue advantage welfare benefit

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "the good" in English means: That which is morally right; goodness., That which is beneficial or advantageous., People who are good or moral..

The phonetic transcription of "the good" is /ðə ɡʊd/ in British English and /ðə ɡʊd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "the good": virtue, advantage, welfare, benefit.

Example usage of "the good": "She always tries to do the good.". More examples on the page.