Synonyms

for good

Idioms

Also, for good and all. Permanently, forever. For example, I'm moving to Europe for good. [1500s] Also see for keeps.

Example Sentences

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The factory closed and the company was shut down for good — owing more than £400,000 to 84 employees.

From BBC

It might sound a stretch, but both say they intend to replace them for good.

From BBC

Schaefer was released from a Bali jail on Tuesday morning after receiving a number of remissions for good behaviour.

From BBC

They took off like they were leaving the country for good.

From Literature

I would change lots of things, for good, like make myself grow, or turn fuzz into food.

From Literature

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