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."
For example: "You don't look so well."
