(economics) An item of goods, such as partly finished goods, used as an input in the production of other goods.

(Australia) In a favourable situation.

(chiefly in the negative) Something that gives a positive impression. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see good, look.

To act virtuously. / To contribute positively; to aid.

plural of piece of goods

(slang, obsolete) A person, especially one with undesirable flaws or other notable characteristics. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see piece, of, goods.

(US) A punishment that follows from an act that furthers justice, especially in reference to civil rights work.

Based on sound judgment and reasonable inference; with one's proper justifications; on good grounds.

(British spelling) In the manner of a good, courteous, friendly neighbour.

simple past tense and past participle of hold good