Cool MateThat's good vs That's great
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
That's good
High-frequency chunk
That's great
| That's good | That's great | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ðæts ɡʊd//🇺🇸 //ðæts ɡʊd// | |
| Meaning | This is positive or satisfactory. | |
| Example | When she finished speaking, everyone said, 'That's good!' | - |
| Register | Neutral | - |
| How common | High-frequency chunk | - |
| Collocations | That's good news, That's good to hear, That's good enough, That's good advice, That's good value | - |
| Common mistakes | Using it in overly formal situations., Confusing it with sarcasm when tone is neutral., Omitting the subject in responses. | - |
| Usage notes | Use 'That's good' to express approval or agreement. Common in everyday conversations; consider context for appropriateness. | - |
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Frequently asked questions: That's good vs That's great
What's the difference between That's good and That's great?
That's good: This is positive or satisfactory. That's great:
Can I use That's good and That's great interchangeably?
Not always. That's 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.