1 ADJ [ADJ n] Golfing is used to describe things that involve the playing of golf or that are used while playing golf. □ He was wearing a cream silk shirt and a tartan golfing cap. □ …a golfing holiday in Spain.
2 N‑UNCOUNT Golfing is the activity of playing golf. □ You can play tennis or go golfing.
gol|ly /gɒ li/
1 EXCLAM Some people say golly to indicate that they are very surprised by something. [INFORMAL , OLD-FASHIONED , FEELINGS ] □ 'Golly,' he says, 'Isn't it exciting!'
2 EXCLAM Some people say by golly to emphasize that something did happen or should happen. [INFORMAL , OLD-FASHIONED , EMPHASIS ] □ By golly we can do something about it this time.
gon|do|la /gɒ ndələ/ (gondolas ) N‑COUNT A gondola is a long narrow boat that is used especially in Venice. It has a flat bottom and curves upwards at both ends. A person stands at one end of the boat and uses a long pole to move and steer it.
gone ◆◆◇ /gɒ n, [AM ] gɔː n/
1 Gone is the past participle of go .
2 ADJ [v-link ADJ ] When someone is gone , they have left the place where you are and are no longer there. When something is gone , it is no longer present or no longer exists. □ He's already been gone four hours! □ By morning the smoke will be all gone.
3 PREP If you say it is gone a particular time, you mean it is later than that time. [BRIT , INFORMAL ] □ It was just gone 7 o'clock this evening when I finished.
gon|er /gɒ nə r , [AM ] gɔː n-/ (goners ) N‑COUNT If you say that someone is a goner , you mean that they are about to die, or are in such danger that nobody can save them. [INFORMAL ] □ She fell so heavily I thought she was a goner.
gong /gɒ ŋ, [AM ] gɔː ŋ/ (gongs ) N‑COUNT A gong is a large, flat, circular piece of metal that you hit with a hammer to make a sound like a loud bell. Gongs are sometimes used as musical instruments, or to give a signal that it is time to do something. □ On the stroke of seven, a gong summons guests into the dining-room.
gon|na /gɒ nə, [AM ] gɔː nə/ Gonna is used in written English to represent the words 'going to' when they are pronounced informally. □ Then what am I gonna do?
gon|or|rhoea /gɒ nəriː ə/ in AM, use gonorrhea N‑UNCOUNT Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted disease.
goo /guː / N‑UNCOUNT You can use goo to refer to any thick, sticky substance, for example mud or paste. [INFORMAL ] □ …a sticky goo of pineapple and coconut.
good ◆◆◆ /gʊ d/ (better , best )
1 ADJ Good means pleasant or enjoyable. □ We had a really good time together. □ I know they would have a better life here. □ There's nothing better than a good cup of hot coffee. □ It's so good to hear your voice after all this time.
2 ADJ Good means of a high quality, standard, or level. □ Exercise is just as important to health as good food. □ His parents wanted Raymond to have the best possible education. □ …good quality furniture.
3 ADJ If you are good at something, you are skilful and successful at doing it. □ [+ at ] He was very good at his work. □ [+ at ] I'm not very good at singing. □ He is one of the best players in the world. □ I always played football with my older brother because I was good for my age.
4 ADJ [usu ADJ n] If you describe a piece of news, an action, or an effect as good , you mean that it is likely to result in benefit or success. □ On balance biotechnology should be good news for developing countries. □ I had the good fortune to be selected. □ This is not a good example to set other children. □ I think the response was good.
5 ADJ [usu ADJ n] A good idea, reason, method, or decision is a sensible or valid one. □ They thought it was a good idea to make some offenders do community service. □ There is good reason to doubt this. □ Could you give me some advice on the best way to do this?
6 ADJ [usu v-link ADJ ] If you say that it is good that something should happen or good to do something, you mean it is desirable, acceptable, or right. □ I think it's good that some people are going. □ It is always best to choose organically grown foods if possible.
7 ADJ [usu ADJ n] A good estimate or indication of something is an accurate one. □ We have a fairly good idea of what's going on. □ This is a much better indication of what a school is really like. □ Laboratory tests are not always a good guide to what happens in the world.
8 ADJ [usu ADJ n] If you get a good deal or a good price when you buy or sell something, you receive a lot in exchange for what you give. □ Whether such properties are a good deal will depend on individual situations. □ The merchandise is reasonably priced and offers exceptionally good value.
9 ADJ If something is good for a person or organization, it benefits them. □ [+ for ] Rain water was once considered to be good for the complexion. □ [+ for ] Nancy chose the product because it is better for the environment.
10 N‑SING [with poss] If something is done for the good of a person or organization, it is done in order to benefit them. □ Furlaud urged him to resign for the good of the country. □ I'm only telling you this for your own good!
11 N‑UNCOUNT If someone or something is no good or is not any good , they are not satisfactory or are of a low standard. □ If the weather's no good then I won't take any pictures. □ I was never any good at maths.