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Good or Bad

Description:

The term "good or bad" refers to the duality of positive and negative qualities or attributes that can be used to evaluate something. It encompasses the notion of distinguishing between the desirability or quality of various elements or situations.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun:

a) Good: Something that is morally right, virtuous, or praiseworthy.

Example: He always tries to do good by helping others in need.

b) Bad: Something that is morally wrong, evil, or undesirable.

Example: The criminal committed a series of bad deeds and harmed innocent people.

2. Adjective:

a) Good: Exhibiting positive qualities, excellent, or favorable.

Example: This is a good opportunity to excel in your career.

b) Bad: Exhibiting negative qualities, poor, or unfavorable.

Example: The restaurant received bad reviews due to the low-quality service.

3. Adverb:

a) Good: In a satisfactory or commendable manner.

Example: She performs her duties good enough to impress her superiors.

b) Bad: In an unsatisfactory or inadequate manner.

Example: The website was built badly, with many broken links.

4. Interjection:

a) Good: Used to express approval, agreement, or satisfaction.

Example: Good! You finally finished the project on time.

b) Bad: Used to express disapproval, disagreement, or disappointment.

Example: Bad! I can't believe you broke my favorite vase.

5. Idioms:

a) Good cop, bad cop: Used to describe a strategy where two people take different approaches to extract information from someone.

Example: The detectives used the good cop, bad cop tactic during the interrogation.

b) Go from bad to worse: To deteriorate further or become increasingly negative or unfavorable.

Example: After losing his job, things went from bad to worse for John as he struggled to find employment.

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