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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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   How do you use well as an adverb?

   • We use well as an adverb when something is done to a good standard or in a good way: … We use well as an adjective, normally after a linking verb such as be, look or get, to mean ‘in good health’: … well (up) out of Dirty water welled (up) out of the damaged pipe. well up As she read the letter tears welled up in her eyes.

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   What does well mean in English?

   • 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." When well is a noun, it means "a deep hole full of water or oil." When well is an adverb, it describes the way something's done.

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   What is a well adjective?

   • Definition of well adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary [not usually before noun] in good health I don't feel very well. Is she well enough to travel? I'm better now, thank you. (informal) He's not a well man. Want to learn more? [not before noun] in a good state or position It seems that all is not well at home.

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   Is well a noun or adverb?

   • When well is a noun, it means "a deep hole full of water or oil." When well is an adverb, it describes the way something's done. If you're not sure when to use well and when to use good, think about what you're describing.

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   an apparent reservoir or a source of human feelings, emotions, energy, etc.: He was a well of gentleness and courtesy. Synonyms: font, mine, fund, store. a container, receptacle, or reservoir for a liquid: the well of ink in a fountain pen.

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