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good words

good words is the plural of good word.

Meaning of good word

Noun

good word (plural good words)

  1. Positive recommendation.
    • My grandfather mentioned the problem to Lord Fermoy, whom he knew through the British Legion. and Lord Fermoy said he would put in a good word.2011, Roger Garfitt, The Horseman's Word, →ISBN, page 59
  2. News, recent events, especially of a positive nature
    • "Hello, Worth: What's the good word?” “I have some news for you, but I'm afraid its not 'the good word' as you say.” “OK, What's the bad news?"2001, Paul Krebill, A Place Called Fairhavens, →ISBN, page 102
  3. A holy promise or teaching.
    • God's good word, both law and gospel, is your bulwark, your defense against bad theology and techniques of spirituality that make you anxious.2010, Phillip Cary, Good News for Anxious Christians: Ten Practical Things You Don't Have to Do, →ISBN
  4. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see good, word.

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Questions about good words

What is good words the plural of?
Good words is the plural of good word.

Words near good words in the dictionary

  1. good will
  2. good willer
  3. good willers
  4. good wine needs no bush
  5. good word
  6. good words
  7. good work
  8. good work ain't cheap, cheap work ain't good
  9. good works
  10. Good's syndrome
  11. good-ass

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