Question: Good or Well? Answer: Good is the adjective; well is the adverb. You do something well, but you give someone something good. The exception is verbs of sensation in phrases such as the pie smells good or I feel good. Despite the arguments of nigglers, this is standard usage. Saying the pie smells well would imply that the pastry in question had a nose. Similarly, I feel well is also acceptable, especially when discussing health; but it is not the only correct usage (Brians, Common Errors in English Usage).
Posted on: Sat, 11 Oct 2014 05:29:12 +0000
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