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for good measure

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /fɚ ˌɡʊd ˈmɛʒɚ/ · UK /fə ˌɡʊd ˈmeʒə/

for good measure means: As something extra, beyond what is necessary or expected.

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EXTRA ADDITIONB2

As something extra, beyond what is necessary or expected.

  • I added pepper for good measure.
  • She packed an extra pair of socks for good measure.
  • We checked the doors twice, then checked the windows for good measure.

Similar words: as an extra, for extra assurance

Common phrases: add for good measure, included for good measure, extra for good measure

Questions about for good measure

What does for good measure mean?

As something extra, beyond what is necessary or expected.

What is for good measure in other languages?

Türkçe: fazladan · Español: por si acaso · Français: pour faire bonne mesure · Deutsch: zur Sicherheit · Italiano: per buona misura · 日本語: おまけに

How do you pronounce for good measure?

In American English /fɚ ˌɡʊd ˈmɛʒɚ/; in British English /fə ˌɡʊd ˈmeʒə/.

How do you use for good measure in a sentence?

I added pepper for good measure. She packed an extra pair of socks for good measure.

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