Meaning & use
very well
In a highly skillful, thorough, or satisfactory way; extremely well.
See it in a sentence
She explained the complicated tax rules very well, so everyone understood.
The team performed very well under pressure and won by a wide margin.
A note on using this word
As an intensifying phrase, very well emphasizes a high standard; it modifies a verb and should not be placed before a noun.
Words with a similar meaning
excellentlyadmirablysuperbly
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Words with an opposite meaning
poorly
Another way to use it
2. interjection
Used to express reluctant agreement or acceptance of a situation.
Very well, I will sign the form if there is no other option.
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