for good

/fə ˈɡʊd/

//fə ˈɡʊd// prep_phrase

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"for-good" is a 7-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“for good” is outside the top-ranked English vocabulary, used as a prep_phrase - the kind of word writers most often double-check.

Unranked
below top-frequency English
8
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - In a way that is conclusive and final.

Key facts for for good
PropertyValue
Headwordfor good
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechPrep_phrase
IPA/fə ˈɡʊd/
Letters8
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “for good” sits in English frequency

for good falls outside the top-100,000 ranked English words, the long-tail zone of technical, archaic, or low-frequency vocabulary, exactly where readers second-guess spellings most.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The English entry for for good is 8 letters long, classified as a prep_phrase, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as /fə ˈɡʊd/. It sits outside the most-frequent rank tiers, which is often why uncommon words generate more spelling variants per reader. The dominant gloss from Wiktionary reads: "In a way that is conclusive and final.".

The misspelling generator found no plausible variants for for good, suggesting the orthography follows predictable English patterns. Our dataset records no confusable match here, which typically means the spelling is too distinctive to be mistaken for another word.

Etymologically, the entry records: From for (“over (a period of time)”, preposition) + good (“of an action: complete, thorough, utter”, adjective). The correct English form is for good, spelled F-O-R- -G-O-O-D.

Definition

  1. 1
    In a way that is conclusive and final.

Etymology

From for (“over (a period of time)”, preposition) + good (“of an action: complete, thorough, utter”, adjective).

This word in other languages

definitivamente(Español)pour de bon(Français)endgültig(Deutsch)de vez(Português)

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "for good"?
"for good" is spelled F-O-R- -G-O-O-D. The IPA pronunciation is /fə ˈɡʊd/.
What does "for good" mean?
As a prep_phrase, "for good" means: In a way that is conclusive and final.
How do you pronounce "for good"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "for good" is /fə ˈɡʊd/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "for good"?
From for (“over (a period of time)”, preposition) + good (“of an action: complete, thorough, utter”, adjective). See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Using “for good”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct English spelling is F-O-R- -G-O-O-D - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /fə ˈɡʊd/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Browse more English words and confusable pairs in the same reference. English words
Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list