The rule of thumb is that good is an adjective and well is an adverb. Good modifies a noun; something can be or seem good. ... All you need to remember when you are pondering whether good or well is best for your sentence is that good modifies a person, place, or thing, whereas well modifies an action.
- Can I say very well?
- Are you doing well or good?
- Do you say I am well or I am good?
- How do you use good and well in a sentence?
- Could very well be meaning?
- What is another word for very well?
- Is it pretty good or pretty well?
- How do you say I'm doing good?
- How do I know if I'm doing good in life?
- What should I reply to im okay?
- What should I reply for I am fine?
- Is it good enough or well enough?
Can I say very well?
Yes, you can. In fact, you can say either very well or very good. It merely depends on what you are referring to.
Are you doing well or good?
Both are correct BUT 'good' is an adjective and 'well' is an adverb. 'I am doing good' is how a lot of Americans speak, and a lot of British pedants (like me) get very angry and insist that it should be 'I am doing well'. It's the old prescriptive over descriptive grammar argument.
Do you say I am well or I am good?
Therefore, "I'm good," is a proper response. "I'm well" is also allowed but not for the reasons many think. That response only works if "well" takes on its adjectival form, meaning "in good health" or "good or satisfactory." Now, if someone asks "How are you doing?" "I'm doing well" is the correct response.
How do you use good and well in a sentence?
More Examples of Good and Well in Sentences
- He did well on today's test.
- He did a good job on today's test.
- She has the flu and does not look well.
- She was sad and did not feel good today.
- I feel good about our relationship.
- Our relationship is going well.
- I can see pretty well.
- My eyesight is good.
Could very well be meaning?
used for saying that something is fairly likely to be true or is fairly likely to happen. What you say may very well be true. A small technical error may easily result in a serious accident. it may well be that: It may well be that the information is not available.
What is another word for very well?
What is another word for very well?
swimmingly | effortlessly |
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facilely | freely |
simply | lightly |
well | easy |
uncomplicatedly | hands down |
Is it pretty good or pretty well?
"Pretty good" is quite common in the US. In my experience, I think the British are somewhat more inclined to the correct form, which would be "Pretty well" or some variation of it (quite well/I am well). Based on correct grammar, "well" should be used. Based on typical conversation, "good" is very common.
How do you say I'm doing good?
You can also say — I'm doing fine, I'm doing good or I'm doing just great. These phrases are all very common and you can use them in almost any situation.
How do I know if I'm doing good in life?
15 Signs You're Doing Well In Life Even Though You Don't Think So
- You've lived and learned. ...
- You have a comfy bed to sleep in. ...
- You strive to be better. ...
- You have/had a job. ...
- Knowledge is at your fingertips. ...
- You have food to eat. ...
- You have the power to choose. ...
- You've experienced love butterflies or something like it.
What should I reply to im okay?
Generally we answer with "Good thanks" or "Great" or "Busy". Something other than "I'm fine". The next time someone answers you with these two short replies, stop for a moment and talk with them. If you have the time, sit down and have a coffee.
What should I reply for I am fine?
You can surely know in which manner they said “I am fine” . So yes,if it is normal we will obviously reply “That's great” with a smile.
Is it good enough or well enough?
Senior Member. Well, we do say "good enough", but in different contexts. We can say that we know (that) something is good enough. (Here "good" is an adjective.