Cool MateThat'd be good vs That's great
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
That'd be good
InformalBeyond 10,000 (less common)
That's great
| That'd be good | That's great | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ðætəd bi: ɡʊd//🇺🇸 //ðætəd bi: ɡʊd// | |
| Meaning | That would be a good idea. | |
| Example | If we leave early, that'd be good. | - |
| Register | Informal | - |
| How common | Beyond 10,000 (less common) | - |
| Collocations | that'd be great, that'd be perfect, that'd be awesome | - |
| Antonyms | That'd be bad, That'd be terrible, That wouldn't be good | - |
| Common mistakes | Omitting 'would' and saying 'that be good', Using in overly formal situations, Confusing with 'that will be good' | - |
| Usage notes | Used in casual conversation to agree with a suggestion. Appropriate among friends but may seem too informal in professional settings. | - |
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Frequently asked questions: That'd be good vs That's great
What's the difference between That'd be good and That's great?
That'd be good: That would be a good idea. That's great:
Can I use That'd be good and That's great interchangeably?
Not always. That'd be good and That's great are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.