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Good and well
Although students usually learn to use well as an adverb, some then try to use it as an adjective instead of good:
He did not have well communication with his wife and daughter.
(TeleNex Students)He was a sentimental young man of well education. (TeleNex Students)
In each case, the related adjective good should be used:
He did not have good communication with his wife and daughter.
He was a sentimental young man of good education.
Well is also an adjective meaning "in good health". However, it is not
usually placed in front of the noun, but as the complement
of a verb, often a linking verb:
She told him that her son was not feeling well. (SCMP 25/8/92)
Introduction
Good and well
