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Alpachino10 Posted 12 years ago
Vocabulary

the greater good

Would anybody please give me a clear definition for " the grater good"?

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"the gr e ater good" is an outcome that is beneficial on a large scale or for a large number of people, even though it may not be beneficial or desirable for a particular individual or in a particular local situation.

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  • "the gr e ater good" is an outcome that is beneficial on a large scale or for a large number of people, even though it may not be beneficial or desirable for a particular individual or in a particular local situation.
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"the greater good" is an outcome that is beneficial on a large scale or for a large number of people, even though it may not be beneficial or desirable for a particular individual or in a particular local situation.
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Thank you. So it refers to a benefit which is not usually individual, right? So, I think using this phrase in the following sentence is not suitable, is it?

This opportunity makes him closer to the greater good he desires for his future.
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alpachino10Thank you. So it refers to a benefit which is not usually individual, right? So, I think using this phrase in the following sentence is not suitable, is it?This opportunity makes him closer to the greater good he desires for his future.
Right, typically it refers to a community benefit, but the meaning of "large-scale" or "overall" can vary dependin
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I got it. Thank you very much for the thorough answer. Emotion: smile
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Oh, I forgot to mention, "This opportunity takes him closer to ..." may be better.
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