for good — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

for good (/fɔːr ɡʊd/)

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🔊 /fɔːr ɡʊd/

Meaning

Meaning: permanently

Permanently and forever; with no intention of changing back.

Examples

🗣 They moved abroad for good last year.

Etymology

A shortened form of ‘for good and all’, meaning finally and completely.

How & Where It’s Used

Common for permanent changes.

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Tags: idiom

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