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good at vs good to

The phrases 'good at' and 'good to' are not directly comparable as they serve different purposes. 'Good at' is used to indicate proficiency or skill in a particular activity, while 'good to' is used to express kindness or suitability. Therefore, the choice between them depends on the context in which they are used.

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good at

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate proficiency or skill in a particular activity.

Use 'good at' when describing someone's proficiency or skill in a specific task, sport, or activity.

Examples:

She is good at playing the piano.
He is good at math.
They are good at problem-solving.

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Men are not good at planning.
I'm good at taking directions.
Unless the organism's good at hiding.
I am good at reading people.
You were good at being decent until something happened.
Not all criminalists are good at it.
Strikers are good at making goals.
All I'm good at is studying.
Never was very good at biology.
500 million people who are extraordinarily good at something.
Cops are very good at finding things.
I'm getting really good at sneaking round.
I know something we're good at.
Apparently very good at closing doors.
These guys are not good at conversation.
Someone who's very good at convincing and persuading.
Captain is no good at expressing his feeling.
Maybe some girls are good at military strategy.
Girls are no good at military strategy.
It's not good at Lockhart Gardner.

Alternatives:

skilled at
proficient at
talented at
adept at
competent at

good to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express kindness or suitability.

Use 'good to' when describing someone's kindness or when something is suitable or appropriate.

Examples:

She is good to her friends.
It is good to see you.
This dress is good to wear to the party.

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It really feels good to help out a friend.
Private sector's good to me.
Commander was always good to me.
You've been good to me, Mr. Solomon.
Helios has been really good to me.
You're too good to me, Elaine.
I've been very good to you.
I was good to you, Ryan.
You're too good to me, bud.
You should be good to me while I'm around.
It's always good to rule out the bad things.
It's always good to rule out the bad things.
You are too good to me, Andrew.
It'll do good to be outside.
Everything still tastes good to me.
Be good to yourself, Dyson.
I've been pretty good to you, Felix.
Sometimes it's good to think about yourself.
That's if he's good to you.
Aw. Always good to stay in touch with your roots.

Alternatives:

kind to
appropriate for
suitable for
nice to
pleasant to

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