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really good

fixed phr..
A1 Beginner Oxford

fixed phr.. A simple and common way to say that something is very good or that you like it a lot.

fixed phr.. An adjective phrase, consisting of the intensifier 'really' modifying the adjective 'good', used to express strong positive evaluation. It is highly frequent in informal spoken English.


SIMPLE

This coffee is really good.

CONTEXTUAL

I read a really good book on my holiday and couldn't put it down.

COMPLEX

Although the methodology had some minor flaws, the paper's underlying contribution to the field was really good.

Usage

This phrase is very common in informal conversation but is often replaced by stronger adjectives like 'excellent' in formal writing.

Teaching tip

Teach 'really' as a flexible intensifier that can be used with many other adjectives (e.g., 'really big', 'really tired', 'really interesting') to expand students' descriptive range.

Pitfall

She speaks English really good.She speaks English really well.Use the adverb 'well' to describe a verb (how she speaks), not the adjective 'good'.

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