When do you use good and when do you use well?

Answer 1

Good is an adjective, well is an adverb. For instance, a person would say: "That was a good movie". Good describes movie therefore it is an adjective. Or a person could say " I don't feel well today". Well describes feel and would be an adverb.

Answer 2

The decriptive word "good" (acceptable, favorable, honorable) is an adjective, and almost always modifies a noun. The word "well" can have a similar meaning, but is an adverb and is applied to actions or other modifiers. So, for example, a good dancer is one who dances well. You should use "good" with nouns and "well" with action verbs, adjectives, and adverbs. When using linking verbs such as is, becomes, looks, good becomes a predicate adjective.

Examples:

"He is a good player."

"He is a well-trained player."

"He is very good at his job."

"He performs very well at his job."

Many times, you can use the -er form or the -ing (gerund, noun) form of a verb, so that good can modify it. "He drives well" can become "his driving is good" or "he is a good driver."

The word "well" used as an adjective indicates health, so "he is well" does not mean "he is good" but rather that "he is in good health."

Answer 3

Good is an adjective and describes a noun eg a good filmWell is an adverb and describes a verb eg He swims well eg He works well and earns good wages

Answer 4

you say good when you are praising someone and well when you are telling someone to get well!!