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Good word

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Proper Noun
  1. 1
    The Bible, especially the New Testament.

    "My Emily was always after me to read the good word with her, and now that she is gone, it is my only consolation."

Noun
  1. 1
    Positive recommendation.

    "My grandfather mentioned the problem to Lord Fermoy, whom he knew through the British Legion. and Lord Fermoy said he would put in a good word."

  2. 2
    good news wordnet
  3. 3
    News, recent events, especially of a positive nature

    ""Hello, Worth: What's the good word?” “I have some news for you, but I'm afraid its not 'the good word' as you say.” “OK, What's the bad news?""

  4. 4
    something that recommends (or expresses commendation of) a person or thing as worthy or desirable wordnet
  5. 5
    A holy promise or teaching.

    "God's good word, both law and gospel, is your bulwark, your defense against bad theology and techniques of spirituality that make you anxious."

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  1. 6
    Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see good, word.

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