Meaning & use
well
In a good, skillful, thorough, or satisfactory manner.
See it in a sentence
She played the piano well despite having had little time to practice.
The team worked well together and finished the project ahead of schedule.
A note on using this word
Do not confuse with the adjective 'well,' which describes being in good health, as in 'I feel well.'
Words with a similar meaning
skillfullysatisfactorily
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Words with an opposite meaning
badlypoorly
Another way to use it
2. adjective
In good health; not sick or unwell in any way.
He didn't look well, so his coworkers sent him home early.
3. noun
A deep hole dug or drilled into the ground to reach water, oil, or gas.
The village still relies on an old stone well for its drinking water.
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