For good
adverb
Permanently, forever, with no intention of changing.
He left town for good.
Often appears as...
- leave for good
- quit for good
adverb
For the benefit of others or for a positive cause.
She's always doing things for good.
Often appears as...
- doing things for good
- working for good
adverb
Permanently, forever, with no intention of changing.
He left town for good.
Often appears as...
- leave for good
- quit for good
adverb
For the benefit of others or for a positive cause.
She's always doing things for good.
Often appears as...
- doing things for good
- working for good
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Finality
Indicates an action that won't change or can't be undone.
After the argument, she decided to leave for good.
Pro Tip 2/3Dramatic Decisions
Often used to emphasize serious, life-changing decisions.
He quit his job for good to start a new adventure.
Pro Tip 3/3No Return
Emphasizes there is no intention to return or revert.
The shop has closed down for good.
Pro Tip 1/3Finality
Indicates an action that won't change or can't be undone.
After the argument, she decided to leave for good.
Pro Tip 2/3Dramatic Decisions
Often used to emphasize serious, life-changing decisions.
He quit his job for good to start a new adventure.
Pro Tip 3/3No Return
Emphasizes there is no intention to return or revert.
The shop has closed down for good.
Pro Tip 1/3Finality
Indicates an action that won't change or can't be undone.
After the argument, she decided to leave for good.
Pro Tip 2/3Dramatic Decisions
Often used to emphasize serious, life-changing decisions.
He quit his job for good to start a new adventure.
Pro Tip 3/3No Return
Emphasizes there is no intention to return or revert.
The shop has closed down for good.
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