goodness

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈgʊdnɪs/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈgʊdnɪs/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(gŏŏd′nis)

Collocations for "goodness"


Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "goodness" in context.

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goodness

ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.
n
  1. for all the goodness in your heart, please [help, try, go]
  2. has no goodness in her heart
  3. I know you have goodness in your heart somewhere
  4. out of the goodness of her heart
  5. the basic goodness of [man, mankind, humanity, the human race]
  6. [man's] goodness
  7. the inherent goodness [of, in]
  8. believe in the goodness of people
  9. known for his goodness and [honesty, kindness]
  10. goodness and [mercy, love, truth, righteousness]
  11. (oh,) for goodness' sake!
  12. thank goodness!
  13. thank goodness they're [alive, safe]
  14. goodness (only) knows [why, how, when, where, what]
  15. goodness gracious!
  16. goodness gracious, sakes alive!
  17. oh, goodness!
'goodness' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
honest - me - my - thank

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