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Believer Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

When can I use the words good and well?

Hi,

How do we know when to use the words "good" and "well" in not-so-clear situations where I think both of them can work?

eg,

It runs really good/well.
  

Top answer

It runs well. It is a good car . Well is the adverb and good is the adjective.

— Mister Micawber

  • It runs well.
  • It is a good car .
  • Well is the adverb and good is the adjective.
  • It runs good is below standard, and should be used only casually or jocularly.
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It runs well. It is a good car. Well is the adverb and good is the adjective. It runs good is below standard, and should be used only casually or jocularly.
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See also the thread "But".
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Only:
I'm feeling well.
when talking of health.
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I don't see "I'm feeling well" as an exception; do you consider "well" as an adjective here, Marius?

You feel good if you have fallen in love or taken cocaine.
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do you consider "well" as an adjective here,

If I may **** in, wouldn't well the adverb in I'm feeling well indicate, among other possibilities, a skillful use of the fingers to perceive textures, for example?

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