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Well

wɛl

Well definitions
adverb
better best well
  1. in a good or satisfactory way

    "the whole team played well"

    • in a way that is appropriate to the facts or circumstances

      "you did well to come and tell me"

    • 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"

    • with praise or approval

      "people spoke well of him"

    • 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"

    • luckily; opportunely

      "hail fellow, well met"

  2. in a thorough manner

    "add the mustard and lemon juice and mix well"

    • to a great extent or degree (often used for emphasis)

      "the visit had been planned well in advance"

    • intimately; closely

      "he knew my father very well"

    • very; extremely

      "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"

    quite possibly conceivably quite likely probably
    • without difficulty

      "she could well afford to pay for the reception herself"

    • with good reason

      "‘What are we doing here?’ ‘You may well ask.’"

adjective
better best well
  1. in good health; free or recovered from illness

    "I don't feel very well"

    healthy in good health all right fine fit fighting fit as fit as a fiddle as fit as a flea robust strong vigorous blooming thriving bursting with health in rude health hale hale and hearty hearty in good shape in excellent shape in good condition in tip-top condition in good trim in fine fettle sound sound in body and limb
    • in a satisfactory state or position

      "I do hope all is well with you and your family"

  2. sensible; advisable

    "it would be well to know just what this suggestion entails"