good / well

The adjective versus the adverb.

Good is the adjective: a good lock. Well is the adverb: the lock works well. After a linking verb⁠—such as feel, look, taste, smell, sound⁠—use the adjective: I feel good. The soup tastes good. I feel well means in good health. Do not use The lock works good.

Examples

Usea good repair

Userepaired well

Avoidrepaired good