as good as
The phrase 'as good as' is commonly used to draw comparisons or indicate near equivalence.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)Almost or nearly the same as something else.
Example
- The deal is as good as done.
- His apology was as good as an admission of guilt.
B2General
(informal)Equivalent in quality or value to something else.
Example
- This generic medication is as good as the brand-name version.
- Her homemade cake is as good as any you can buy in a store.
B2General
(informal)Indicating that someone is reliable or trustworthy.
Example
- You can trust him; he's as good as his word.
- She's as good as gold when it comes to keeping secrets.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "as good as":
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