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well vs good

good vs well

well and good both are nouns.

well and good both are adjectives.

well is a verb but good is not a verb.

well and good both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
well Yes Yes Yes Yes
good Yes Yes No Yes
As adjectives, well and good are synonyms defined as:
  • well and good: resulting favorably
As adverbs, well and good are synonyms defined as:
  • well and good: (often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well')
well (noun) good (noun)
a deep hole or shaft dug or drilled to obtain water or oil or gas or brine a raw material that is sold in large quantities, usually to other businesses for manufacturing or production purposes
an enclosed compartment in a ship or plane for holding something as e.g. fish or a plane's landing gear or for protecting something as e.g. a ship's pumps benefit
an open shaft through the floors of a building (as for a stairway) moral excellence or admirableness
a cavity or vessel used to contain liquid that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
an abundant source
well (adjective) good (adjective)
in good health especially after having suffered illness or injury having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
wise or advantageous and hence advisable morally admirable
resulting favorably promoting or enhancing well-being
having the normally expected amount
with or in a close or intimate relationship
thorough
generally admired
resulting favorably
not left to spoil
not forged
tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health
in excellent physical condition
appealing to the mind
agreeable or pleasing
exerting force or influence
most suitable or right for a particular purpose
capable of pleasing
deserving of esteem and respect
of moral excellence
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
financially safe
well (verb) good (verb)
come up, as of a liquid
well (adverb) good (adverb)
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well') (often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well')
without unusual distress or resentment; with good humor completely and absolutely (`good' is sometimes used informally for `thoroughly')
indicating high probability; in all likelihood
thoroughly or completely; fully; often used as a combining form
favorably; with approval
to a suitable or appropriate extent or degree
in financial comfort
in a manner affording benefit or advantage
to a great extent or degree
with skill or in a pleasing manner
with prudence or propriety
with great or especially intimate knowledge
(used for emphasis or as an intensifier) entirely or fully
Difference between well and good

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