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   well

   /wɛl/

   adverb

   • 1. in a good or satisfactory way: "the whole team played well" Similar skilfullywith skillablycompetentlyproficientlyadeptlyadroitlydeftlydexterouslyeffectivelyexpertlywith expertiseadmirablyexcellentlyconsummatelyprofessionallyOpposite poorly
   • ▪ in a way that is appropriate to the facts or circumstances: "you did well to come and tell me" Similar satisfactorilyin a satisfactory manner/waynicelycorrectlyrightlyproperlyfittinglysuitablyaptlyappropriatelyOpposite badly
   • ▪ so as to have a fortunate outcome: "his campaign was not going well"
   • ▪ in a kind way: "the animals will remain loyal to humans if treated well" Similar decentlyfairlycivillypolitelygeniallykindlyin a kind/kindly waygenerouslyhospitablyrespectablyhonestlyOpposite harshly
   • ▪ with praise or approval: "people spoke well of him" Similar admiringlyhighlyapprovinglyfavourablyappreciativelywarmlyenthusiasticallyglowinglywith admirationwith praisewith approbationOpposite scornfully
   • ▪ with equanimity: "she took it very well, all things considered"
   • ▪ profitably; advantageously: "she would marry well or not at all"
   • ▪ in a condition of prosperity or comfort: "they lived well and were generous with their money" Similar comfortablyin comfortin (the lap of) luxuryin easesplendidlyprosperouslywithout hardship
   • ▪ luckily; opportunely: archaic "hail fellow, well met"
   • 2. in a thorough manner: "add the mustard and lemon juice and mix well" Similar thoroughlycompletelyefficientlyrigorouslyeffectivelyconscientiouslyindustriouslycarefullycarefullycloselyattentivelyrigorouslyin depthexhaustivelyfrom top to bottomminutelyin detailmeticulouslyscrupulouslyassiduouslyconscientiouslypainstakinglymethodicallycompletelycomprehensivelyfullyto the fullest extentintensivelyextensivelyOpposite casuallynegligently
   • ▪ to a great extent or degree (often used for emphasis): "the visit had been planned well in advance" Similar considerablyvery muchgreatlyto a great/marked extent/degreea great dealmarkedlydecidedlysubstantiallyeasilycomfortablymateriallysignificantlysignallyinformal:seriouslyOpposite barelylittle
   • ▪ intimately; closely: "he knew my father very well" Similar harmoniouslyagreeablypleasantlynicelyhappilypolitelyamicablyamiablyaffablygeniallypeaceablyinformal:famouslyintimatelythoroughlyfullydeeplyprofoundlypersonallyOpposite badly
   • ▪ very; extremely: informal British "he was well out of order"
   • ▪ used as an intensifier: "I should jolly well hope so"
   • 3. very probably; in all likelihood: "being short of breath may well be the first sign of asthma" Similar quite possiblyconceivablyquite likelyprobablyundoubtedlycertainlyunquestionablyjustifiablyreasonably
   • ▪ without difficulty: "she could well afford to pay for the reception herself" Similar easilycomfortablyreadilywith easewithout difficultyeffortlesslyOpposite barely
   • ▪ with good reason: "‘What are we doing here?’ ‘You may well ask.’"

   adjective

   • 1. in good health; free or recovered from illness: "I don't feel very well" Similar healthyin good healthall rightfinefitfighting fitas fit as a fiddleas fit as a flearobuststrongvigorousbloomingthrivingbursting with healthin rude healthhalehale and heartyheartyin good shapein excellent shapein good conditionin tip-top conditionin good trimin fine fettlesoundsound in body and limbinformal:in the pinkup to snuffOpposite poorly
   • ▪ in a satisfactory state or position: "I do hope all is well with you and your family" Similar satisfactoryall rightfinein orderas it should beacceptableinformal:OKfine and dandyhunky-doryjakeinformal, dated:tickety-booOpposite unsatisfactory
   • 2. sensible; advisable: "it would be well to know just what this suggestion entails" Similar advisablesensibleprudentpoliticcommonsensicalwisecannyjudiciousshrewdexpedientprovidentrecommendedadvantageousbeneficialprofitablegainfuldesirablea good ideaOpposite inadvisable

   exclamation

   • 1. used to express a range of emotions including surprise, anger, resignation, or relief: "Well, really! The manners of some people!"
   • ▪ used when pausing to consider one's next words, to mark the resumption or end of a conversation, etc.: "well, I suppose I could fit you in at 3.45"
   • ▪ used to indicate that one is waiting for an answer or explanation from someone: "Well? You promised to tell me all about it"

   Word Origin Old Englishwel(l), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch wel and German wohl; probably also to the verb will1. Vowel lengthening in Middle English gave rise to the current Scots form weel.

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   well: [noun] an issue of water from the earth : a pool fed by a spring. source, origin.

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   WELL definition: 1. in a good way, to a high or satisfactory standard: 2. very much, to a great degree, or…. Learn more.

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   Well definition: in a good or satisfactory manner. See examples of WELL used in a sentence.

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   When you do something well, you do it in a good or satisfactory way. You can say, "I did really well on my French test," or "Finally, I slept well last night ...

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishWELL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   35 meanings: 1. in a satisfactory manner 2. in a good, skilful, or pleasing manner 3. in a correct or careful manner 4. in a.... Click for more definitions.

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   Define well. well synonyms, well pronunciation, well translation, English dictionary definition of well. n. 1. A deep hole or shaft sunk into the earth to obtain water, oil, gas, or brine. 2.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionwell adverb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   The performance is well served by excellent designs and lighting. The product has been well received by consumers. She is well placed to explain the situation. Money spent on looking after your health is money very well spent. Tickets are selling well for the concert. a well written essay; His work is well represented in the museum.