In general, adverbs seem to be disappearing. Adjectives are replacing them, and grammatically it’s wrong. The one that chafes me the most is using good instead of well.
One of the problems is that well can also be an adjective. As an adjective it means to look healthy. For example, you look well. It can also mean physical appearance. For example, you look well in that dress (not good although that’s what nearly eveyone says). Finally, it means everything is OK. For example, everything is going well.
Well the adverb means to do something satisfactorily. For example, Lincoln split that log well.
Well, well, well really is a deep subject. Ha, I just amused myself.
Good is always an adjective and means average or above average. For example, you’re in a good mood.
Ok, then, remember the word good is always an adjective, so it can’t modify a verb because that’s what adverbs do. Do this and we’ll all be good.
Important Note: The only one who can use good as an adverb is James Brown, and since he’s not strictly speaking about his health, good is good. He feels good; he told you he would. i-feel-good
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