good for (someone or something)

idiom

1

—used to express approval of someone

"I passed the exam!" "Good for you!"

"He got the job." "Good for him!"

2

: resulting in something good or desirable for (someone or something)

Regular exercise is good for you.

Hot soup is good for a cold.

Being with friends is especially good for him right now.

3

—used to say how long something will continue or be valid

This offer is good for the remainder of the month.

Our old car still runs and should be good for a few more years.

4

somewhat informal : able to provide or produce (something)

I'm good for a hundred dollars if you need a loan.

Examples of good for (someone or something) in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Walking can be good for your digestion, and farting is a normal bodily process. —Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 7 Feb. 2025

With special care, some can live longer, from about 10 months to 25 years.8 Is sunlight good for ichthyosis? —Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 7 Feb. 2025

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s relationship has undeniably been good for the NFL, bringing in scores of new fans that were particularly difficult for football to reach: young women. —David Hill, Rolling Stone, 6 Feb. 2025

Next, the Padres’ starting pitchers: 2024 recap The pitchers that made starts for the Padres in 2024 finished with 13.8 WAR (Wins Above Replacement), good for fifth in the majors. —Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2025