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look great vs. look well (good) #1 (permalink) Tue Dec 09, 2008 8:37 am   look great vs. look well (good)
 

Hi,

You don't look well(or good).

The meaning of the sentence above is "You seem sick." or "You look tired/pale". Can I say "You don't look great." instead? I think "to look great" is used when you want to talk about other's appearance or outfit, not health. What do you think?

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look great vs. look well (good) #2 (permalink) Tue Dec 09, 2008 9:55 am   look great vs. look well (good)
 

Hi,

Yes, I agree that 'great' in your context refers to a peron's looks and clothes.

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