GRAMMAR POINT

Well and Good

Well and Good can have similar meanings, but in this case well is an adverb while good is an adjective. Compare ...

• The car runs well (adverb modifying runs) (not the car runs good)
• It´s a good car (adjective modifying car)

• He teaches very well
• I like that teacher. He´s good (not He´s well)

There is also an adjective Well meaning " in good health"

• "How are you?" "Quite well, thanks"
• I don´t feel very well

Note: the adjective well is only used to talk about health. Compare ...

• When I´m in the mountains, I´m always well
• When I´m with you I´m happy (not when I´m with you I´m well)