Well
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈwɛl/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Well is an adverb meaning (manner) Accurately, competently, satisfactorily.
Meaning
(manner) Accurately, competently, satisfactorily.
More Meanings
- (manner) Completely, fully.
- (degree) To a significant degree.
- (degree, UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, slang) Very (as a general-purpose intensifier).
- In a desirable manner; so as one could wish; satisfactorily; favourably; advantageously.
- In good health.
- Highly satisfactory
- Good, content.
Example Sentences
Well done steaks
He does his job well.
My RV runs well on diesel.
This day is not going well.
Word Forms
- welp
- weller
- wellest
- wells
- welling
- welled
Synonyms for well
Depending on context, synonyms include like, so, see, look, shaft, good.
Antonyms for well
Common opposites include sick, ill, badly, disadvantageously, poorly.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include advantageously, good, considerably, advisable, substantially, fine.
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