For the good of Meaning in English
expression
FOR-thuh-GOOD-uhv
faw-THE-gud-ov
Definition
Used to show that something is done to benefit or help someone or something, often putting their needs before your own.
Usage & Nuances
This phrase is mostly formal and used in ethical or group-benefit contexts (e.g., 'for the good of the team'). Commonly appears in discussions about sacrificing personal benefit. Don't confuse with 'for your own good' (which means it's good for you personally).
Spanish: por el bien dePortuguese (BR): para o bem dePortuguese (PT): para o bem deChinese (Simplified): 为了……的利益Chinese (Traditional): 為了……的利益Hindi: की भलाई के लिएArabic: من أجل مصلحةBengali: কল্যাণের জন্য - মঙ্গলের জন্যRussian: на благо - во благоJapanese: 〜のためにVietnamese: vì lợi ích củaKorean: ~를 위해 - ~의 이익을 위해Turkish: ~ iyiliği içinUrdu: بھلائی کے لیے - بہتری کے لیےIndonesian: vì lợi ích của - vì điều tốt đẹp cho
Example Sentences
He made that choice for the good of his children.
basic
They acted for the good of the community.
basic
The rules exist for the good of everyone.
basic
Sometimes, tough decisions are made for the good of the company.
natural
She stayed behind for the good of the project, even though she was tired.
natural
Everyone agreed to compromise for the good of the team.
natural