What's the Difference between "Good"
and "Well"?
When Should You Use Each?
Good
"Good"
is an
adjective.
This means it describes
people,
things
and
places,
not verbs.
"She is a good student."
These
sentences are correct:
- "Sam is a good boy."
- "They live in a good house."
- "This is not a good place live in."
These
sentences are incorrect:
- "Sam behaves good."
- "They eat good."
- "She sings really good."
Well
"Well" is usually an
adverb.
It describes
actions.
"She dances well."
These
sentences are correct:
- "Sam behaves well."
- "They eat well."
- "She sings really well."
Note:
when "well" is used as an adjective it means "healthy."
For example: "You don't look so well."
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