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proficient vs good

good vs proficient

proficient is not a noun while good is a noun.

proficient and good both are adjectives.

proficient is not an adverb while good is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
proficient No Yes No No
good Yes Yes No Yes
As adjectives, proficient and good are synonyms defined as:
  • proficient and good: having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
Other synonyms of proficient include adept, expert, practiced, skilful, skillful.
proficient (noun) good (noun)
a raw material that is sold in large quantities, usually to other businesses for manufacturing or production purposes
benefit
moral excellence or admirableness
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
proficient (adjective) good (adjective)
of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude 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
proficient (adverb) good (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 proficient and good

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