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I'm good vs I'm well

Both "I'm good" and "I'm well" are commonly used in English, but they have slightly different meanings. "I'm good" is more informal and often used to mean "I'm okay" or "I'm fine." On the other hand, "I'm well" is more formal and typically used to indicate good health or general well-being.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 1049 views

I'm good

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal contexts to mean "I'm okay" or "I'm fine."

This phrase is often used in casual conversations to indicate that everything is okay or satisfactory.

Examples:

A: How are you feeling today? B: I'm good, thanks for asking.
Don't worry about me, I'm good.
Despite the challenges, I'm good with where I am in life.
If you need any help, just let me know. I'm good at fixing things.
After the accident, she reassured everyone by saying, "I'm good, just a few scratches."

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And also I'm good by myself.
No, I'm good with my sponge.
All I'm good for is shooting things down.
I'm good at this, randy.
No, I'm good with my clog.
No, I'm good actually.
I'm good at pretend games.
I'm good at finding things.
I'm good at getting the right teacher.
I already had a sandwich, I'm good.
I'm good with the contact high.
I'm good with police records.
No, I'm good too.
I'm good at chicken, Dr. Lecter.
There was some personal... stuff. I'm good.
Except for fretting on you, I'm good.
Luckily, I'm good at keeping secrets.
I'm good with my espresso, thanks.
I'm good at guessing, that's all.
No, I'm good for now.

Alternatives:

I'm okay
I'm fine
I'm doing well
I'm all right
I'm great

I'm well

This phrase is correct and commonly used in formal contexts to indicate good health or general well-being.

This phrase is more formal and is often used to convey a sense of good health or overall well-being.

Examples:

Despite the hectic schedule, she managed to stay well.
I'm well aware of the consequences of my actions.
After a good night's sleep, I woke up feeling well.
She's been taking care of herself, so she's doing well.
I'm well-prepared for the upcoming presentation.

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However, “I'm good” is as grammatically correct as responding “I'm well.” The reason is found by examining the verb in the statement and the meaning of both ...
Mar 21, 2013 ... So even though the answer "I'm good" is accepted, I tend to see more accurate the answer "I'm well". Because right now -as you are ...
Feb 19, 2014 ... The myth — that you should really say "I'm well" — relies on the idea that ... "I'm well" is also allowed but not for the reasons many think.
Aug 13, 2010 ... For “I'm well”, there is well (adjective) 1b: being in satisfactory ... means "how are things going in general" and the response "I'm well" brings the ...

Alternatives:

I'm healthy
I'm in good health
I'm doing well
I'm fine
I'm feeling good

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