Good and well get mixed up because they're both used to say something is nice or right, but one describes a thing and the other describes an action.
Good is an adjective. It describes a noun, a person, place, or thing.
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Well is usually an adverb. It describes how an action is done.
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| good | well | |
|---|---|---|
| Part of speech | Adjective | Adverb, usually |
| Describes | A noun | A verb, an action |
| Simple test | "a good cook" describes the cook | "cooks well" describes how they cook |
Good describes a person or thing. Well describes how something is done. She is a good dancer, but she dances well.
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