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–adverb

1.	to the same degree, amount, or extent; similarly; equally: I don't think it's as hot and humid today as it was yesterday.

2.	for example; for instance: Some flowers, as the rose, require special care.

3.	thought to be or considered to be: the square as distinct from the rectangle; the church as separate from the state.

4.	in the manner (directed, agreed, promised, etc.): She sang as promised. He left as agreed.

–conjunction

5.	(used correlatively after an adjective or adverb prec. by an adverbial phrase, the adverbial as, or another adverb) to such a degree or extent that: It came out the same way as it did before. You are as good as you think you are.

6.	(without antecedent) in the degree, manner, etc., of or that: She's good as gold. Do as we do.

7.	at the same time that; while; when: as you look away.

8.	since; because: As you are leaving last, please turn out the lights.

9.	though: Questionable as it may be, we will proceed.

10.	with the result or purpose: He said it in a voice so loud as to make everyone stare.

11.	Informal. (in dependent clauses) that: I don't know as I do.

12.	Midland and Southern U.S. and British Dialect. than.

–pronoun

13.	(used relatively) that; who; which (usually prec. by such or the same): I have the same trouble as you had.

14.	a fact that: She did her job well, as can be proved by the records.

15.	New England, Midland, and Southern U.S. who; whom; which; that: Them as has gets.

–preposition

16.	in the role, function, or status of: to act as leader.

—Idioms

17.	as … as, (used to express similarity or equality in a specified characteristic, condition, etc., as between one person or thing and another): as rich as Croesus.

18.	as far as, to the degree or extent that: It is an excellent piece of work, as far as I can tell.

19.	as for or to, with respect to; in reference to: As for staying away, I wouldn't think of it.

20.

as good as,

a.	equivalent to; in effect; practically: as good as new.

b.	true to; trustworthy as: as good as his word.

21.	as how, Chiefly Midland and Southern U.S. that; if; whether: He allowed as how it was none of my business. I don't know as how I ought to interfere.

22.	as if or though, as it would be if: It was as if the world had come to an end.

23.	as is, in whatever condition something happens to be, esp. referring to something offered for sale in a flawed, damaged, or used condition: We bought the table as is.

24.	as it were, in a way; so to speak: He became, as it were, a man without a country.

25.	as long as. long ¹ (def. 39).

26.	as of, beginning on; on and after; from: This price is effective as of June 23.

27.	as regards, with regard or reference to; concerning: As regards the expense involved, it is of no concern to him.

28.

as such,

a.	as being what is indicated; in that capacity: An officer of the law, as such, is entitled to respect.

b.	in itself or in themselves: The position, as such, does not appeal to him, but the salary is a lure.

29.	as well. well ¹ (def. 18).

30.	as well as. well ¹ (def. 19).

31.	as yet, up to the present time; until now: As yet, no one has thought of a solution.

Origin:
bef. 1000; ME as, als, alse, also, OE alswā, ealswā all so (see also ), quite so, quite as, as; c. MD alse (D als), OHG alsō (MHG álsō, álse, als, G also so, als as, as if, because)

Synonyms:
8. See because.

Usage note:
As a conjunction, one sense of as is “because”: As she was bored, Sue left the room. As also has an equally common use in the sense “while, when”: As the parade passed by, the crowd cheered and applauded. These two senses sometimes result in ambiguity: As the gates were closed, he walked away. (When? Because?)
As … as is standard in both positive and negative constructions: The fleet was as widely scattered then as it had been at the start of the conflict. Foreign service is not as attractive as it once was. So … as is sometimes used in negative constructions (… not so attractive as it once was) and in questions (“What is so rare as a day in June?”).
The phrase as far as generally introduces a clause: As far as money is concerned, the council has exhausted all its resources. In some informal speech and writing, as far as is treated as a preposition and followed only by an object: As far as money, the council has exhausted all its resources.
As to as a compound preposition has long been standard though occasionally criticized as a vague substitute for about, of, on, or concerning: We were undecided as to our destination. As to sometimes occurs at the beginning of a sentence, where it introduces an element that would otherwise have less emphasis: As to his salary, that too will be reviewed. As to what and as to whether are sometimes considered redundant but have long been standard: an argument as to what department was responsible. See also all, because, farther, like, so ¹ .

good

[goo

adjective, bet⋅ter, best, noun, interjection, adverb

–adjective

1.	morally excellent; virtuous; righteous; pious: a good man.

2.	satisfactory in quality, quantity, or degree: a good teacher; good health.

3.	of high quality; excellent.

4.	right; proper; fit: It is good that you are here. His credentials are good.

5.	well-behaved: a good child.

6.	kind, beneficent, or friendly: to do a good deed.

7.	honorable or worthy; in good standing: a good name.

8.	educated and refined: She has a good background.

9.	financially sound or safe: His credit is good.

10.	genuine; not counterfeit: a good quarter.

11.	sound or valid: good judgment; good reasons.

12.	reliable; dependable; responsible: good advice.

13.	healthful; beneficial: Fresh fruit is good for you.

14.	in excellent condition; healthy: good teeth.

15.	not spoiled or tainted; edible; palatable: The meat was still good after three months in the freezer.

16.	favorable; propitious: good news.

17.	cheerful; optimistic; amiable: in good spirits.

18.	free of distress or pain; comfortable: to feel good after surgery.

19.	agreeable; pleasant: Have a good time.

20.	attractive; handsome: She has a good figure.

21.	(of the complexion) smooth; free from blemish.

22.	close or intimate; warm: She's a good friend of mine.

23.	sufficient or ample: a good supply.

24.	advantageous; satisfactory for the purpose: a good day for fishing.

25.	competent or skillful; clever: a good manager; good at arithmetic.

26.	skillfully or expertly done: a really good job; a good play.

27.	conforming to rules of grammar, usage, etc.; correct: good English.

28.	socially proper: good manners.

29.	remaining available to one: Don't throw good money after bad.

30.	comparatively new or of relatively fine quality: Don't play in the mud in your good clothes.

31.	best or most dressy: He wore his good suit to the office today.

32.	full: a good day's journey away.

33.	fairly large or great: a good amount.

34.	free from precipitation or cloudiness: good weather.

35.	Medicine/Medical. (of a patient's condition) having stable and normal vital signs, being conscious and comfortable, and having excellent appetite, mobility, etc.

36.	fertile; rich: good soil.

37.	loyal: a good Democrat.

38.	(of a return or service in tennis, squash, handball, etc.) landing within the limits of a court or section of a court.

39.	Horse Racing. (of the surface of a track) drying after a rain so as to be still slightly sticky: This horse runs best on a good track.

40.	(of meat, esp. beef) noting or pertaining to the specific grade below “choice,” containing more lean muscle and less edible fat than “prime” or “choice.”

41.	favorably regarded (used as an epithet for a ship, town, etc.): the good ship Syrena.

–noun

42.	profit or advantage; worth; benefit: What good will that do? We shall work for the common good.

43.	excellence or merit; kindness: to do good.

44.	moral righteousness; virtue: to be a power for good.

45.	(esp. in the grading of U.S. beef) an official grade below that of “choice.”

46.

goods,

a.	possessions, esp. movable effects or personal property.

b.	articles of trade; wares; merchandise: canned goods.

c.	Informal. what has been promised or is expected: to deliver the goods.

d.	Informal. the genuine article.

e.	Informal. evidence of guilt, as stolen articles: to catch someone with the goods.

f.	cloth or textile material: top-quality linen goods.

g.	Chiefly British. merchandise sent by land, rather than by water or air.

47.

the good,

a.	the ideal of goodness or morality.

b.	good things or persons collectively.

–interjection

48.	(used as an expression of approval or satisfaction): Good! Now we can all go home.

–adverb

49.	Informal. well.

—Idioms

50.	as good as. as ¹ (def. 22).

51.	come to no good, to end in failure or as a failure: Her jealous relatives said that she would come to no good.

52.	for good, finally and permanently; forever: to leave the country for good. Also, for good and all.

53.	good and, Informal. very; completely; exceedingly: This soup is good and hot.

54.

good for,

a.	certain to repay (money owed) because of integrity, financial stability, etc.

b.	the equivalent in value of: Two thousand stamps are good for one coffeepot.

c.	able to survive or continue functioning for (the length of time or the distance indicated): These tires are good for another 10,000 miles.

d.	valid or in effect for (the length of time indicated): a license good for one year.

e.	(used as an expression of approval): Good for you!

55.	good full, Nautical. (of a sail or sails) well filled, esp. when sailing close to the wind; clean full; rap full.

56.

make good,

a.	to make recompense for; repay.

b.	to implement an agreement; fulfill.

c.	to be successful.

d.	to substantiate; verify.

e.	to carry out; accomplish; execute: The convicts made good their getaway.

57.	no good, without value or merit; worthless; contemptible: The check was no good.

58.

to the good,

a.	generally advantageous: That's all to the good, but what do I get out of it?

b.	richer in profit or gain: When he withdrew from the partnership, he was several thousand dollars to the good.

Origin:
bef. 900; ME (adj., adv., and n.); OE gōd (adj.); c. D goed, G gut, ON gōthr, Goth goths

Synonyms:
1. pure, moral, conscientious, meritorious, worthy, exemplary, upright. 2. commendable, admirable. 5. obedient, heedful. 6. kindly, benevolent, humane, gracious, obliging. 23. full, adequate. 24. profitable, useful, serviceable, beneficial. 25. efficient, proficient, capable, able, ready, suited, suitable, dexterous, expert, adroit, apt. 46. See property.

Usage note:
Good is common as an adverb in informal speech, especially after forms of do: He did good on the test. She sees good with her new glasses. This use does not occur in formal speech or edited writing, where the adverb well is used instead: He did well on the test. She sees well with her new glasses.
The adjective good is standard after linking verbs like taste, smell, look, feel, be, and seem: Everything tastes good. The biscuits smell good. You're looking good today. When used after look or feel, good may refer to spirits as well as health: I'm feeling pretty good this morning, ready to take on the world. Well is both an adjective and an adverb. As an adjective used after look, feel, or other linking verbs, it often refers to good health: You're looking well; we missed you while you were in the hospital. See also bad.

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good (gŏŏd)

adj. bet·ter (bět'ər), best (běst)

Being positive or desirable in nature; not bad or poor: a good experience; good news from the hospital.
1. Having the qualities that are desirable or distinguishing in a particular thing: a good exterior paint; a good joke.
2. Serving the desired purpose or end; suitable: Is this a good dress for the party?
3. Not spoiled or ruined: The milk is still good.
4. In excellent condition; sound: a good tooth.
5. Superior to the average; satisfactory: a good student.
6. Used formerly to refer to the U.S. Government grade of meat higher than standard and lower than choice.
7. Of high quality: good books.
8. Discriminating: good taste.
9. Reliable; sure: a good investment.
10. Valid or true: a good reason.
11. Genuine; real: a good dollar bill.
12. In effect; operative: a warranty good for two years; a driver's license that is still good.
13. Able to continue in a specified activity: I'm good for another round of golf.
14. Able to pay or contribute: Is she good for the money that you lent her?
15. Able to elicit a specified reaction: He is always good for a laugh.
16. Ample; substantial: a good income.
17. Bountiful: a good table.
18. Pleasant; enjoyable: had a good time at the party.
19. Propitious; favorable: good weather; a good omen.
20. Of moral excellence; upright: a good person.
21. Benevolent; kind: a good soul; a good heart.
22. Loyal; staunch: a good Republican.
23. Well-behaved; obedient: a good child.
24. Socially correct; proper: good manners.
25. Landing within bounds or within a particular area of a court and therefore in play: The first serve was wide, but the second was good.
26. Passing between the uprights of the goal and therefore scoring, as a field goal in football.
1. Not spoiled or ruined: The milk is still good.
2. In excellent condition; sound: a good tooth.
3. Superior to the average; satisfactory: a good student.
4. Used formerly to refer to the U.S. Government grade of meat higher than standard and lower than choice.
5. Of high quality: good books.
6. Discriminating: good taste.
7. Reliable; sure: a good investment.
8. Valid or true: a good reason.
9. Genuine; real: a good dollar bill.
10. In effect; operative: a warranty good for two years; a driver's license that is still good.
11. Able to continue in a specified activity: I'm good for another round of golf.
12. Able to pay or contribute: Is she good for the money that you lent her?
13. Able to elicit a specified reaction: He is always good for a laugh.
14. Ample; substantial: a good income.
15. Bountiful: a good table.
16. Pleasant; enjoyable: had a good time at the party.
17. Propitious; favorable: good weather; a good omen.
18. Of moral excellence; upright: a good person.
19. Benevolent; kind: a good soul; a good heart.
20. Loyal; staunch: a good Republican.
21. Well-behaved; obedient: a good child.
22. Socially correct; proper: good manners.
23. Landing within bounds or within a particular area of a court and therefore in play: The first serve was wide, but the second was good.
24. Passing between the uprights of the goal and therefore scoring, as a field goal in football.
1. Superior to the average; satisfactory: a good student.
2. Used formerly to refer to the U.S. Government grade of meat higher than standard and lower than choice.
3. Of high quality: good books.
4. Discriminating: good taste.
5. Reliable; sure: a good investment.
6. Valid or true: a good reason.
7. Genuine; real: a good dollar bill.
8. In effect; operative: a warranty good for two years; a driver's license that is still good.
9. Able to continue in a specified activity: I'm good for another round of golf.
10. Able to pay or contribute: Is she good for the money that you lent her?
11. Able to elicit a specified reaction: He is always good for a laugh.
12. Ample; substantial: a good income.
13. Bountiful: a good table.
14. Pleasant; enjoyable: had a good time at the party.
15. Propitious; favorable: good weather; a good omen.
16. Of moral excellence; upright: a good person.
17. Benevolent; kind: a good soul; a good heart.
18. Loyal; staunch: a good Republican.
19. Well-behaved; obedient: a good child.
20. Socially correct; proper: good manners.
21. Landing within bounds or within a particular area of a court and therefore in play: The first serve was wide, but the second was good.
22. Passing between the uprights of the goal and therefore scoring, as a field goal in football.
1. Of high quality: good books.
2. Discriminating: good taste.
3. Reliable; sure: a good investment.
4. Valid or true: a good reason.
5. Genuine; real: a good dollar bill.
6. In effect; operative: a warranty good for two years; a driver's license that is still good.
7. Able to continue in a specified activity: I'm good for another round of golf.
8. Able to pay or contribute: Is she good for the money that you lent her?
9. Able to elicit a specified reaction: He is always good for a laugh.
10. Ample; substantial: a good income.
11. Bountiful: a good table.
12. Pleasant; enjoyable: had a good time at the party.
13. Propitious; favorable: good weather; a good omen.
14. Of moral excellence; upright: a good person.
15. Benevolent; kind: a good soul; a good heart.
16. Loyal; staunch: a good Republican.
17. Well-behaved; obedient: a good child.
18. Socially correct; proper: good manners.
19. Landing within bounds or within a particular area of a court and therefore in play: The first serve was wide, but the second was good.
20. Passing between the uprights of the goal and therefore scoring, as a field goal in football.
Worthy of respect; honorable: ruined the family's good name.
Attractive; handsome: good looks.
Beneficial to health; salutary: a good night's rest.
Competent; skilled: a good machinist.
Complete; thorough: a good workout.
1. Reliable; sure: a good investment.
2. Valid or true: a good reason.
3. Genuine; real: a good dollar bill.
4. In effect; operative: a warranty good for two years; a driver's license that is still good.
5. Able to continue in a specified activity: I'm good for another round of golf.
6. Able to pay or contribute: Is she good for the money that you lent her?
7. Able to elicit a specified reaction: He is always good for a laugh.
8. Ample; substantial: a good income.
9. Bountiful: a good table.
10. Pleasant; enjoyable: had a good time at the party.
11. Propitious; favorable: good weather; a good omen.
12. Of moral excellence; upright: a good person.
13. Benevolent; kind: a good soul; a good heart.
14. Loyal; staunch: a good Republican.
15. Well-behaved; obedient: a good child.
16. Socially correct; proper: good manners.
17. Landing within bounds or within a particular area of a court and therefore in play: The first serve was wide, but the second was good.
18. Passing between the uprights of the goal and therefore scoring, as a field goal in football.
1. In effect; operative: a warranty good for two years; a driver's license that is still good.
2. Able to continue in a specified activity: I'm good for another round of golf.
3. Able to pay or contribute: Is she good for the money that you lent her?
4. Able to elicit a specified reaction: He is always good for a laugh.
5. Ample; substantial: a good income.
6. Bountiful: a good table.
7. Pleasant; enjoyable: had a good time at the party.
8. Propitious; favorable: good weather; a good omen.
9. Of moral excellence; upright: a good person.
10. Benevolent; kind: a good soul; a good heart.
11. Loyal; staunch: a good Republican.
12. Well-behaved; obedient: a good child.
13. Socially correct; proper: good manners.
14. Landing within bounds or within a particular area of a court and therefore in play: The first serve was wide, but the second was good.
15. Passing between the uprights of the goal and therefore scoring, as a field goal in football.
1. Able to pay or contribute: Is she good for the money that you lent her?
2. Able to elicit a specified reaction: He is always good for a laugh.
3. Ample; substantial: a good income.
4. Bountiful: a good table.
5. Pleasant; enjoyable: had a good time at the party.
6. Propitious; favorable: good weather; a good omen.
7. Of moral excellence; upright: a good person.
8. Benevolent; kind: a good soul; a good heart.
9. Loyal; staunch: a good Republican.
10. Well-behaved; obedient: a good child.
11. Socially correct; proper: good manners.
12. Landing within bounds or within a particular area of a court and therefore in play: The first serve was wide, but the second was good.
13. Passing between the uprights of the goal and therefore scoring, as a field goal in football.
1. Ample; substantial: a good income.
2. Bountiful: a good table.
3. Pleasant; enjoyable: had a good time at the party.
4. Propitious; favorable: good weather; a good omen.
5. Of moral excellence; upright: a good person.
6. Benevolent; kind: a good soul; a good heart.
7. Loyal; staunch: a good Republican.
8. Well-behaved; obedient: a good child.
9. Socially correct; proper: good manners.
10. Landing within bounds or within a particular area of a court and therefore in play: The first serve was wide, but the second was good.
11. Passing between the uprights of the goal and therefore scoring, as a field goal in football.
Full: It is a good mile from here.
1. Pleasant; enjoyable: had a good time at the party.
2. Propitious; favorable: good weather; a good omen.
3. Of moral excellence; upright: a good person.
4. Benevolent; kind: a good soul; a good heart.
5. Loyal; staunch: a good Republican.
6. Well-behaved; obedient: a good child.
7. Socially correct; proper: good manners.
8. Landing within bounds or within a particular area of a court and therefore in play: The first serve was wide, but the second was good.
9. Passing between the uprights of the goal and therefore scoring, as a field goal in football.
1. Of moral excellence; upright: a good person.
2. Benevolent; kind: a good soul; a good heart.
3. Loyal; staunch: a good Republican.
4. Well-behaved; obedient: a good child.
5. Socially correct; proper: good manners.
6. Landing within bounds or within a particular area of a court and therefore in play: The first serve was wide, but the second was good.
7. Passing between the uprights of the goal and therefore scoring, as a field goal in football.
1. Well-behaved; obedient: a good child.
2. Socially correct; proper: good manners.
3. Landing within bounds or within a particular area of a court and therefore in play: The first serve was wide, but the second was good.
4. Passing between the uprights of the goal and therefore scoring, as a field goal in football.
Sports
1. Landing within bounds or within a particular area of a court and therefore in play: The first serve was wide, but the second was good.
2. Passing between the uprights of the goal and therefore scoring, as a field goal in football.
Used to form exclamatory phrases expressing surprise or dismay: Good heavens! Good grief!

1. Something that is good.
2. A good, valuable, or useful part or aspect.
3. Commodities; wares: frozen goods.
4. Portable personal property.
5. (used with a sing. or pl. verb) Fabric; material.
Welfare; benefit: for the common good.
Goodness; virtue: There is much good to be found in people.
goods
1. Commodities; wares: frozen goods.
2. Portable personal property.
3. (used with a sing. or pl. verb) Fabric; material.
goods Slang Incriminating information or evidence: tried to get the goods on the crook.

adv. Informal
Well.

[Middle English, from Old English gōd; see ghedh- in Indo-European roots.]

Usage Note: Good is properly used as an adjective with linking verbs such as be, seem, or appear: The future looks good. The soup tastes good. It should not be used as an adverb with other verbs: The car runs well (not good). Thus, The dress fits well and looks good. See Usage Note at well².

Word Origin & History

good (adj.)

O.E. god (with a long "o") "having the right or desirable quality," from P.Gmc. *gothaz (cf. O.N. goðr, Du. goed, Ger. gut, Goth. goþs), originally "fit, adequate, belonging together," from PIE base *ghedh- "to unite, be associated, suitable" (cf. O.C.S. godu "pleasing time," Rus. godnyi "fit, suitable," O.E. gædrian "to gather, to take up together"). Irregular comparatives (better, best) reflect a widespread pattern, cf. L. bonus, melior, optimus. First record of good day is from c.1205. Goods "property" first recorded c.1280, but singular in the same sense was in O.E. The good neighbours is Scot. euphemism for "the fairies" (1588). Good-for-nothing is from 1711; good-looking is from 1780; good-natured first recorded 1577. Good sport is from 1917; good to go is attested from 1989.

c.1175, worn-down form of O.E. alswa "quite so" (see also). Equivalent to so; any distinction in use is purely idiomatic. Related to Ger. als "as, than."

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Legal Dictionary

Main Entry: good
Function: noun
1 : advancement of prosperity and well-being good of the community>
2 : an item of tangible movable personal property having value but usually excluding money, securities, and negotiable instruments —usually used in pl.: as a plural : all things under section 2-105 of the Uniform Commercial Code that are movable at the time of identification to the contract for sale other than the money that is to be paid, investment securities, and choses in action b plural : all things under section 9-104 of the Uniform Commercial Code that are movable at the time that a security interest in them attaches or that are fixtures but excluding money, documents, instruments, accounts, chattel paper, general intangibles, and minerals or the like before extraction

consumer goods
: goods purchased primarily for personal, family, or household uses

du·ra·ble goods
: consumer goods that last and are used for a number of years : DURABLES

fungible goods
: goods of which any unit is by nature or by usage of trade the equivalent of any other unit esp. as defined by section 1-201 of the Uniform Commercial Code

fu·ture goods
: goods that are the subject of a contract but are not yet existing or specified

hard goods
: DURABLE GOODS in this entry

house·hold goods
: goods used in connection with the home; specifically : furniture, furnishings, and personal effects used in a dwelling as defined by section 7-209 of the Uniform Commercial Code

mo·bile goods
: goods as defined in section 9-103 of the Uniform Commercial Code that are mobile, are of a type (as vehicles) usually used in more than one jurisdiction, are not covered by a certificate of title, and are either the equipment of a debtor or inventory leased by a debtor

or·di·nary goods
: goods as defined by section 9-103 of the Uniform Commercial Code that are anything other than those covered by a certificate of title, mobile goods, or minerals

pro·duc·er goods
: goods (as tools and raw materials) used to produce other goods and satisfy human wants only indirectly

soft goods
: consumer goods that are not durable goods

Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: AS
Function: abbreviation
1 aortic stenosis
2 arteriosclerosis

Medical Dictionary

AS abbr.
Latin auris sinistra (left ear)

Idioms & Phrases

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