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good vs goodness

goodness vs good

good and goodness both are nouns.

good is an adjective but goodness is not an adjective.

good is an adverb but goodness is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
good Yes Yes No Yes
goodness Yes No No No
As nouns, good and goodness are synonyms defined as:
  • good and goodness: moral excellence or admirableness
As nouns, good and goodness are synonyms defined as:
  • good and goodness: that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
good (noun) goodness (noun)
a raw material that is sold in large quantities, usually to other businesses for manufacturing or production purposes moral excellence or admirableness
benefit that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
moral excellence or admirableness
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
good (adjective) goodness (adjective)
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
morally admirable
promoting or enhancing well-being
having the normally expected amount
with or in a close or intimate relationship
thorough
generally admired
resulting favorably
not left to spoil
not forged
tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health
in excellent physical condition
appealing to the mind
agreeable or pleasing
exerting force or influence
most suitable or right for a particular purpose
capable of pleasing
deserving of esteem and respect
of moral excellence
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
financially safe
good (adverb) goodness (adverb)
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well')
completely and absolutely (`good' is sometimes used informally for `thoroughly')
Difference between good and goodness

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