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#2 (permalink) Sat May 19, 2007 13:41 pm What is the difference between good, fine, well and OK? |
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. 'Looks' here is a linking verb, so an adjective is needed; therefore 'well' cannot be used ('well' as an adverb and 'good' as an adjective have the same meaning in terms of excellence). 'OK' here is what we call faint praise-- it means 'not bad', 'so-so', or 'a little bit good'. Since the previous sentence says 'You look great!', 'OK' is not strong enough praise, so it is also inappropriate here. . _________________ Native English teacher at Mister Micawber's |
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Mister Micawber Language Coach
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#3 (permalink) Sat May 19, 2007 15:17 pm What is the difference between good, fine, well and OK? |
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Just to add to the aforementioned reply. It's a great idea to learn the definitions of a noun, verb, adverb, adjective etc, so you are better equiped at picking the meanings of words. These are the a basic of language. |
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Magickster New Member

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#4 (permalink) Wed Jun 12, 2013 21:43 pm What is the difference between good, fine, well and OK? |
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Many thanks Mister Micawber for the clear explanation. I didn't know till now that after a linking verb we have to use an adjective. If in the sentence I would say : This new dress fit well on you. I could use "well" adverb because "fit " isn't a linking verb. _________________ Don't walk behind me; I may not lead. Don't walk in front of me; I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend. |
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