Meaning of goods in English:
goods
See synonyms for goodsplural noun
1Merchandise or possessions.
‘imports of luxury goods’- ‘stolen goods’
- ‘the market price of an agricultural good’
merchandise, wares, stock, commodities, line, lot, produce, products, articles, solutionsproperty, possessions, personal possessions, personal effects, effects, worldly goods, chattels, goods and chattels, valuables, accoutrements, appurtenances, paraphernalia, trappingsView synonyms- 1.1British Things to be transported, as distinct from passengers.‘a means of transporting passengers as well as goods’
- ‘a goods train’
freight, cargoView synonyms - 1.2the goods informal The genuine article.
- ‘the team proved on Friday that they are the goods’
Phrases
- come up with the goods
Do what is expected or required of one.
- ‘we knew we were setting a tough task, but the team have come up with the goods’
Obtain information about (someone) that may be used to their detriment.
- ‘he planned to hire a private eye to get the goods on his persecutors’
Possess information about (someone) which may be used to their detriment.
- ‘you don't lie to the FBI when they already have the goods on you’
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