good vs substantial

good

adj
  • Large in amount or size. 

  • Useful for a particular purpose; functional. 

  • True, valid, of explanatory strength. 

  • Beneficial; worthwhile. 

  • Satisfied or at ease; not requiring more. 

  • Able to be depended on for the discharge of obligations incurred; of unimpaired credit; used with for. 

  • Reasonable in amount. 

  • Accepting of, OK with 

  • Valid, of worth, capable of being honoured. 

  • Being satisfying; meeting dietary requirements. 

  • Of food or other perishable products, still fit for use; not yet expired, stale, rotten, etc. 

  • Effective. 

  • Favourable. 

  • Unblemished; honourable. 

  • Very, extremely. See good and. 

  • Full; entire; at least as much as. 

  • Ready 

  • Healthful. 

  • Acting in the interest of what is beneficial, ethical, or moral. 

  • Well-behaved (especially of children or animals). 

  • Adequate; sufficient; not fallacious. 

  • Having a particularly pleasant taste. 

  • Pleasant; enjoyable. 

  • Competent or talented. 

  • Holy (especially when capitalized) . 

adv
  • Well; satisfactorily or thoroughly. 

noun
  • The forces or behaviours that are the enemy of evil. Usually consists of helping others and general benevolence. 

  • The abstract instantiation of goodness; that which possesses desirable qualities, promotes success, welfare, or happiness, is serviceable, fit, excellent, kind, benevolent, etc. 

  • An item of merchandise. 

  • A result that is positive in the view of the speaker. 

verb
  • To furnish with dung; manure; fatten with manure; fertilise. 

  • To benefit; gain. 

  • To make improvements or repairs. 

  • To thrive; fatten; prosper; improve. 

  • To flatter; congratulate oneself; anticipate. 

  • To satisfy; indulge; gratify. 

  • To do good to (someone); benefit; cause to improve or gain. 

  • To make good; turn to good; improve. 

intj
  • That is good; an elliptical exclamation of satisfaction or commendation. 

substantial

adj
  • Large in size, quantity, or value; ample; significant. 

  • Most important; essential. 

  • Not imaginary; real; actual; true; veritable. 

  • Having a substance; actually existing. 

  • Corporeal; material; firm. 

  • Possessed of goods or an estate; moderately wealthy. 

  • Satisfying; having sufficient substance to be nourishing or filling. 

  • Having good substance; strong; stout; solid; firm. 

noun
  • Anything having substance; an essential part. 

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