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Well
wɛl
- in a good or satisfactory way
"the whole team played well"
skilfully with skill ably competently proficiently adeptly adroitly deftly dexterously effectively expertly with expertise admirably excellently consummately professionally- 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"
- in a thorough manner
"add the mustard and lemon juice and mix well"
thoroughly completely efficiently rigorously effectively conscientiously industriously carefully carefully closely attentively rigorously in depth exhaustively from top to bottom minutely in detail meticulously scrupulously assiduously conscientiously painstakingly methodically completely comprehensively fully to the fullest extent intensively extensively- 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"
- very probably; in all likelihood
"being short of breath may well be the first sign of asthma"
- without difficulty
"she could well afford to pay for the reception herself"
- with good reason
"‘What are we doing here?’ ‘You may well ask.’"
- 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"
- sensible; advisable
"it would be well to know just what this suggestion entails"
- 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"