good and

phrase

ˌgu̇d-ᵊn How to pronounce good and (audio)
Synonyms of good andnext
: very, entirely
was good and mad

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East of Eden, Steinbeck draws from the Bible to weave a complex, multi-decade story of two families and the struggle between good and evil. — Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026 Is the important bit just to have kits that look good and nobody really cares if the away is the inverse of the home? — Nick Miller, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 The peacock’s prognosis is good and he will be monitored for several days more, McManus said. — Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026 Really lean into what makes Ravyn feel good and like herself. — Sidney Madden, VIBE.com, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for good and

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First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of good and was in 1885

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good and lawful
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“Good and.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good%20and. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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