Meaning
To feel healthy and in good spirits.
Cultural Background
Americans often use 'I'm doing well' as a standard response to 'How are you?', even if they aren't talking about health. British speakers might use 'I'm not feeling up to par' as a polite way to say they don't feel well.
Keep it simple
Don't overcomplicate your health status. 'I don't feel well' is perfectly clear.
Use with 'enough'
Adding 'enough' helps clarify your limits (e.g., 'I feel well enough to walk').
Meaning
To feel healthy and in good spirits.
Keep it simple
Don't overcomplicate your health status. 'I don't feel well' is perfectly clear.
Use with 'enough'
Adding 'enough' helps clarify your limits (e.g., 'I feel well enough to walk').
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
I don't ____ well today.
The subject 'I' takes the base form 'feel'.
Which is correct?
Choose the best sentence.
Subject-verb agreement for 'I' is 'feel'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: How are you? B: ____.
This is the most direct answer to a health inquiry.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You are sick.
Negative form is needed for sickness.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesI don't ____ well today.
The subject 'I' takes the base form 'feel'.
Choose the best sentence.
Subject-verb agreement for 'I' is 'feel'.
A: How are you? B: ____.
This is the most direct answer to a health inquiry.
You are sick.
Negative form is needed for sickness.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsYes, but 'I feel well' is more common.
It is neutral and appropriate everywhere.
Then you can say 'I feel great!'
Yes, 'My dog doesn't feel well.'
No, it is a verb + adjective collocation.
It's a very common, informal way to answer 'How are you'.
Related Phrases
feel good
contrastTo be happy or excited.
not feeling up to it
similarNot having energy for a task.
under the weather
similarFeeling slightly ill.
