Phrase guide

good and

adv · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adv

Meaning 1

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see good, and.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

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adv

Meaning 2

Very; plenty; exceptionally; quite, utterly.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • good and ready
  • I'll process his request when I'm good and ready, that's when!

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3

adverb

Meaning 3

completely or thoroughly

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • when I'm good and ready

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History

Etymology

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