Fine vs. Good

Fineadjective

Senses referring to subjective quality.

Fineadjective

Of superior quality.

Fineadjective

(informal) Being acceptable, adequate, passable, or satisfactory.

Fineadjective

(informal) Good-looking, attractive.

Fineadjective

Subtle, delicately balanced or discriminated.

Fineadjective

(obsolete) Showy; overdecorated.

Fineadjective

Delicate; subtle; exquisite; artful; dexterous.

Fineadjective

An answer often used to cover an unnecessary explanation, rather to avoid conflict or an argument. Saying "I'm fine" can be used to avoid inquiry when the speaker is not really okay.

Fineadjective

Senses referring to objective quality.

Fineadjective

Of a particular grade of quality, usually between very good and very fine, and below mint.

Fineadjective

(of weather) Sunny and not raining.

Fineadjective

Consisting of especially minute particulate; made up of particularly small pieces.

Fineadjective

Particularly slender; especially thin, narrow, or of small girth.

Fineadjective

Made of slender or thin filaments.

Fineadjective

Having a (specified) proportion of pure metal in its composition.

Fineadjective

(cricket) Behind the batsman and at a small angle to the line between the wickets.

Fineadjective

(obsolete) Subtle; thin; tenuous.

Fineadverb

Expression of (typically) reluctant agreement.

Fineadverb

Well, nicely, in a positive way.

Fineadverb

Finely; elegantly; delicately.

Fineadverb

In a manner so that the driven ball strikes the object ball so far to one side as to be barely deflected, the object ball being driven to one side.

Finenoun

Fine champagne; French brandy.

Finenoun

Something that is fine; fine particles.

Finenoun

A fee levied as punishment for breaking the law.

Finenoun

(music) The end of a musical composition.

Finenoun

(music) The location in a musical score that indicates the end of the piece, particularly when the piece ends somewhere in the middle of the score due to a section of the music being repeated.

Finenoun

(obsolete) End; conclusion; termination; extinction.

Finenoun

A final agreement concerning lands or rents between persons, as the lord and his vassal.

Finenoun

A sum of money or price paid for obtaining a benefit, favor, or privilege, as for admission to a copyhold, or for obtaining or renewing a lease.

Fineverb

(transitive) To make finer, purer, or cleaner; to purify or clarify.

Fineverb

(intransitive) To become finer, purer, or cleaner.

Fineverb

To make finer, or less coarse, as in bulk, texture, etc.

Fineverb

To change by fine gradations.

Fineverb

(transitive) To clarify (wine and beer) by filtration.

Fineverb

To become gradually fine; to diminish; to dwindle (with away, down, or off).

Fineverb

(transitive) To issue a fine as punishment to (someone).

Fineverb

(intransitive) To pay a fine.

Fineverb

To finish; to cease.

Fineverb

To cause to cease; to stop.

Fineadjective

Finished; brought to perfection; refined; hence, free from impurity; excellent; superior; elegant; worthy of admiration; accomplished; beautiful.

Fineadjective

Aiming at show or effect; loaded with ornament; overdressed or overdecorated; showy.

Fineadjective

Nice; delicate; subtle; exquisite; artful; skillful; dexterous.

Fineadjective

Not coarse, gross, or heavy

Fineadjective

Not coarse; comminuted; in small particles; as, fine sand or flour.

Fineadjective

Having (such) a proportion of pure metal in its composition; as, coins nine tenths fine.

Fineadjective

Used ironically.

Fineverb

To make fine; to refine; to purify, to clarify; as, to fine gold.

Fineverb

To make finer, or less coarse, as in bulk, texture, etc.; as. to fine the soil.

Fineverb

To change by fine gradations; as (Naut.), to fine down a ship's lines, to diminish her lines gradually.

Fineverb

To impose a pecuniary penalty upon for an offense or breach of law; to set a fine on by judgment of a court; to punish by fine; to mulct; as, the trespassers were fined ten dollars.

Fineverb

To pay a fine. See Fine, n., 3 (b).

Fineverb

To finish; to cease; or to cause to cease.

Fineverb

To become fine (in any one of various senses); as, the ale will fine; the weather fined.

Finenoun

End; conclusion; termination; extinction.

Finenoun

A sum of money paid as the settlement of a claim, or by way of terminating a matter in dispute; especially, a payment of money imposed upon a party as a punishment for an offense; a mulct.

Finenoun

A final agreement concerning lands or rents between persons, as the lord and his vassal.

Finenoun

A sum of money or price paid for obtaining a benefit, favor, or privilege, as for admission to a copyhold, or for obtaining or renewing a lease.

Fineadverb

Finely; well; elegantly; fully; delicately; mincingly.

Fineadverb

In a manner so that the driven ball strikes the object ball so far to one side as to be deflected but little, the object ball being driven to one side.

Finenoun

money extracted as a penalty

Fineverb

issue a ticket or a fine to as a penalty;

Fineadjective

superior to the average;

Fineadjective

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition;

Fineadjective

minutely precise especially in differences in meaning;

Fineadjective

of texture; being small-grained or smooth to the touch or having fine particles;

Fineadjective

being in good health;

Fineadjective

thin in thickness or diameter;

Fineadjective

characterized by elegance or refinement or accomplishment;

Fineadjective

; free or impurities; having a high or specified degree of purity;

Fineadjective

(of weather) pleasant; not raining, perhaps with the sun shining;

Fineadverb

sentence-initial expression of agreement

Fineadverb

in a delicate manner;

Fineadverb

in a superior and skilled manner;

Goodadjective

(of people)

Goodadjective

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

Goodadjective

Competent or talented.

Goodadjective

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

Goodadjective

(US) Satisfied or at ease

Goodadjective

(of capabilities)

Goodadjective

Useful for a particular purpose; functional.

Goodadjective

Effective.

Goodadjective

(obsolete) Real; actual; serious.

Goodadjective

(of properties and qualities)

Goodadjective

(of food)

Goodadjective

Healthful.

Goodadjective

Pleasant; enjoyable.

Goodadjective

Favourable.

Goodadjective

Beneficial; worthwhile.

Goodadjective

Adequate; sufficient; not fallacious.

Goodadjective

Very, extremely.

Goodadjective

Holy especially when capitalized .

Goodadjective

(of quantities)

Goodadjective

Reasonable in amount.

Goodadjective

Large in amount or size.

Goodadjective

Full; entire; at least as much as.

Goodinterjection

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

Goodadverb

(nonstandard) Well; satisfactorily or thoroughly.

Goodnoun

(uncountable) The forces or behaviours that are the enemy of evil. Usually consists of helping others and general benevolence.

Goodnoun

(countable) A result that is positive in the view of the speaker.

Goodnoun

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

Goodnoun

An item of merchandise.

Goodverb

To thrive; fatten; prosper; improve.

Goodverb

To make good; turn to good; improve.

Goodverb

To make improvements or repairs.

Goodverb

To benefit; gain.

Goodverb

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

Goodverb

To satisfy; indulge; gratify.

Goodverb

To flatter; congratulate oneself; anticipate.

Goodverb

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

Goodadjective

Possessing desirable qualities; adapted to answer the end designed; promoting success, welfare, or happiness; serviceable; useful; fit; excellent; admirable; commendable; not bad, corrupt, evil, noxious, offensive, or troublesome, etc.

Goodadjective

Possessing moral excellence or virtue; virtuous; pious; religious; - said of persons or actions.

Goodadjective

Kind; benevolent; humane; merciful; gracious; polite; propitious; friendly; well-disposed; - often followed by to or toward, also formerly by unto.

Goodadjective

Serviceable; suited; adapted; suitable; of use; to be relied upon; - followed especially by for.

Goodadjective

Clever; skillful; dexterous; ready; handy; - followed especially by at.

Goodadjective

Adequate; sufficient; competent; sound; not fallacious; valid; in a commercial sense, to be depended on for the discharge of obligations incurred; having pecuniary ability; of unimpaired credit.

Goodadjective

Real; actual; serious; as in the phrases in good earnest; in good sooth.

Goodadjective

Not small, insignificant, or of no account; considerable; esp., in the phrases a good deal, a good way, a good degree, a good share or part, etc.

Goodadjective

Not lacking or deficient; full; complete.

Goodadjective

Not blemished or impeached; fair; honorable; unsullied; as in the phrases a good name, a good report, good repute, etc.

Goodnoun

That which possesses desirable qualities, promotes success, welfare, or happiness, is serviceable, fit, excellent, kind, benevolent, etc.; - opposed to evil.

Goodnoun

Advancement of interest or happiness; welfare; prosperity; advantage; benefit; - opposed to harm, etc.

Goodnoun

Wares; commodities; chattels; - formerly used in the singular in a collective sense. In law, a comprehensive name for almost all personal property as distinguished from land or real property.

Goodadverb

Well, - especially in the phrase as good, with a following as expressed or implied; equally well with as much advantage or as little harm as possible.

Goodverb

To make good; to turn to good.

Goodverb

To manure; to improve.

Goodnoun

benefit;

Goodnoun

moral excellence or admirableness;

Goodnoun

that which is good or valuable or useful;

Goodadjective

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified;

Goodadjective

having the normally expected amount;

Goodadjective

morally admirable

Goodadjective

deserving of esteem and respect;

Goodadjective

promoting or enhancing well-being;

Goodadjective

superior to the average;

Goodadjective

agreeable or pleasing;

Goodadjective

of moral excellence;

Goodadjective

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude;

Goodadjective

thorough;

Goodadjective

with or in a close or intimate relationship;

Goodadjective

having or showing or arising from a desire to promote the welfare or happiness of others;

Goodadjective

financially sound;

Goodadjective

most suitable or right for a particular purpose;

Goodadjective

resulting favorably;

Goodadjective

exerting force or influence;

Goodadjective

feeling healthy and free of aches and pains;

Goodadjective

capable of pleasing;

Goodadjective

appealing to the mind;

Goodadjective

in excellent physical condition;

Goodadjective

tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health;

Goodadjective

not forged;

Goodadjective

not left to spoil;

Goodadjective

generally admired;

Goodadverb

(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');

Goodadverb

in a complete and thorough manner (`good' is sometimes used informally for `thoroughly');

Goodadjective

pleasing and welcome

Goodadjective

showing approval

Goodadjective

having the required qualities; of a high standard

Goodadjective

skilled at doing or dealing with a specified thing

Goodadjective

healthy, strong, or well

Goodadjective

useful, advantageous, or beneficial in effect

Goodadjective

appropriate to a particular purpose

Goodadjective

(of language) with correct grammar and pronunciation

Goodadjective

strictly adhering to or fulfilling all the principles of a particular religion or cause

Goodadjective

possessing or displaying moral virtue

Goodadjective

showing kindness

Goodadjective

obedient to rules or conventions

Goodadjective

used to address or refer to people in a courteous, patronizing, or ironic way

Goodadjective

commanding respect

Goodadjective

belonging or relating to a high social class

Goodadjective

giving pleasure; enjoyable or satisfying

Goodadjective

pleasant to look at; attractive

Goodadjective

(of clothes) smart and suitable for formal wear

Goodadjective

thorough

Goodadjective

used to emphasize that a number is at least as great as one claims

Goodadjective

used to emphasize a following adjective or adverb

Goodadjective

fairly large in number, amount, or size

Goodadjective

valid

Goodadjective

likely to provide

Goodadjective

sufficient to pay for

Goodadjective

used in conjunction with the name of God or a related expression as an exclamation of extreme surprise or anger

Goodnoun

that which is morally right; righteousness

Goodnoun

benefit or advantage to someone or something

Goodnoun

merchandise or possessions

Goodnoun

things to be transported, as distinct from passengers

Goodnoun

the genuine article.

Goodadverb

well

Good

In most contexts, the concept of good denotes the conduct that should be preferred when posed with a choice between possible actions. Good is generally considered to be the opposite of evil, and is of interest in the study of morality, ethics, religion and philosophy.