The good

Synonyms for the good
noun natural or acquired power in a

proficiency
strength
talent
ingenuity
capability
expertise
skill
adroitness

expertness
finesse
bent
gift
mastery
genius
deftness
craft

know-how
savvy
command
cleverness
knack
flair
handiness
skillfulness

mind for
particular activity adeptness
the goods
the right stuff
what it takes

Antonyms for the good

inability
incompetence
lack
weakness
incapacity
ignorance

ineptitude
limitation
clumsiness
inadequacy
inanity
ineptness

want
impotence
paralysis
stupidity

Synonyms
noun ability; competency

readiness
strength
talent
power
facility
capability
efficiency
skill

competence
caliber
bent
gift
forte
intelligence
faculty
qualification

adequacy
genius
stature
aptness
aptitude
compass
cleverness
knack

might
inclination
brains
the goods
up to it
what it takes

Antonyms

lack
weakness
inability
incapacity

incompetence
inefficiency
ignorance
impotence

ineptness
incapability
inaptitude
stupidity

Synonyms
noun ability

competency
capacity
suitability
proficiency
savvy
expertise

qualification
fitness
know-how
capability
skill
appropriateness

moxie
might
adequacy
makings
cutting it
cutting the mustard

hacking it
making the grade
qualifiedness
the goods
the right stuff
what it takes

Antonyms

inability
incompetence
lack
inappropriateness

ignorance
inadequacy
impotence
ineptness

incapability
inefficience

Synonyms
noun information, revelation

announcement
story
word
disclosure
advice
account
broadcast
statement
report
message
data
rumor

hearsay
telegram
tidings
communication
dispatch
telecast
narration
scandal
recognition
knowledge
leak
specification

intelligence
enlightenment
discovery
description
telling
copy
cable
recital
scoop
cognizance
release
bulletin

exposé
news flash
headlines
itemization
particularization
communiqué
eye-opener
front-page news
lowdown
the goods

Antonyms

silence
concealment
suppression

ignorance
truth
question

history

Synonyms
noun money, possessions, natural resources

revenue
backing
nut
wealth
holdings
sock
income
supplies

collateral
means
funds
capital
kitty
bankroll
effects
belongings

wherewithal
basics
assets
riches
budget
savings
stuff
property

nest egg
ways and means
reserves
ace in hole
material goods
the goods

Antonyms

debt

Synonyms
noun whatever it takes

bravery
courage
credentials
drive
experience

guts
knowledge
power
self-confidence
talent

abilities
dependability
essential qualities
qualifications
skills

the goods
the makings
the stuff
what it takes

Synonyms
noun ability

capacity
art
gift
power
thing
capability
genius
expertise
savvy

know-how
skill
knack
flair
head
set
smarts
bent
facility

aptness
turn
craft
nose
aptitude
faculty
forte
inventiveness
endowment

green thumb
a way with
the formula
the goods
the right stuff
what it takes

Antonyms

inability
incompetence
lack
incapacity

ignorance
ineptitude
weakness
impotence

ineptness
want
stupidity

Synonyms
noun news

account
word
cable
scoop
leak
tidings
telecast
dispatch
bulletin
broadcast
release
report

telling
message
copy
rumor
advice
announcement
cognizance
communication
data
description
disclosure
discovery

enlightenment
exposé
hearsay
intelligence
knowledge
narration
news flash
recital
recognition
scandal
specification
statement

story
telegram
headlines
communiqué
eye-opener
front-page news
itemization
lowdown
particularization
the goods

Antonyms

silence

Usage Notes

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.