Meaning & use

well

adverb·Everyday

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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