Phrase guide

with good reason

prep_phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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prep_phrase

Meaning 1

Based on sound judgment and reasonable inference; with one's proper justifications; on good grounds.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: not for nothing

Antonyms: for nothing, for no good reason

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Across languages

Translations

10 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: syystä — based on sound judgment and inference
  • Finnish: syystäkin — based on sound judgment and inference
  • Finnish: oikeutetusti — based on sound judgment and inference
  • Finnish: hyvällä syyllä — based on sound judgment and inference
  • French: à bon droit — based on sound judgment and inference
  • French: légitimement — based on sound judgment and inference
  • French: à raison — based on sound judgment and inference
  • French: à juste titre — based on sound judgment and inference
  • Italian: fondatamente — based on sound judgment and inference
  • Polish: nie bez powodu — based on sound judgment and inference