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well

1  [wel] adverb, adjective, comparative bet⋅ter, superlative best, interjection, noun
Use As well in a Sentence
–adverb
1. in a good or satisfactory manner: Business is going well.
2. thoroughly, carefully, or soundly: to shake well before using; listen well.
3. in a moral or proper manner: to behave well.
4. commendably, meritoriously, or excellently: a difficult task well done.
5. with propriety, justice, or reason: I could not well refuse.
6. adequately or sufficiently: Think well before you act.
7. to a considerable extent or degree: a sum well over the amount agreed upon.
8. with great or intimate knowledge: to know a person well.
9. certainly; without doubt: I anger easily, as you well know.
10. with good nature; without rancor: He took the joke well.
–adjective
11. in good health; sound in body and mind: Are you well? He is not a well man.
12. satisfactory, pleasing, or good: All is well with us.
13. proper, fitting, or gratifying: It is well that you didn't go.
14. in a satisfactory position; well-off: I am very well as I am.
–interjection
15. (used to express surprise, reproof, etc.): Well! There's no need to shout.
16. (used to introduce a sentence, resume a conversation, etc.): Well, who would have thought he could do it?
–noun
17. well-being; good fortune; success: to wish well to someone.
—Idioms
18. as well,
a. in addition; also; too: She insisted on directing the play and on producing it as well.
b. equally: The town grew as well because of its location as because of its superb climate.
19. as well as, as much or as truly as; equally as: Joan is witty as well as intelligent.
20. leave well enough alone, avoid changing something that is satisfactory.
Origin:
bef. 900; ME, OE wel(l) (adj. and adv.); c. D wel, G wohl, ON vel, Goth waila

Synonyms:
3. properly, correctly. 4. skillfully, adeptly, accurately, efficiently. 5. suitably. 6. fully, amply. 7. rather, quite. 11. healthy, hale, hearty. 12. fine. 13. suitable, befitting, appropriate. 14. fortunate, happy.

Antonyms:
3. poorly, badly. 11. ill, sick.

Usage note:
See good.
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Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2009.
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well 2   (wěl)   
adv.   bet·ter (bět'ər), best (běst)

  1. In a good or proper manner: behaved well.

  2. Skillfully or proficiently: dances well.

  3. Satisfactorily or sufficiently: slept well.

  4. Successfully or effectively: gets along well with people.

  5. In a comfortable or affluent manner: lived well.

  6. In a manner affording benefit or gain; advantageously: married well.

  7. With reason or propriety; reasonably: can't very well say no.

  8. In all likelihood; indeed: You may well need your umbrella.

  9. In a prudent or sensible manner: You would do well to say nothing more.

  10. In a close or familiar manner: knew them well.

  11. In a favorable or approving manner: spoke well of them.

  12. Thoroughly; completely: well cooked; cooked well.

  13. Perfectly; clearly: I well understand your intentions.

  14. To a suitable or appropriate degree: This product will answer your needs equally well.

  15. To a considerable extent or degree: well over the estimate.

  16. With care or attention: listened well.

  17. Entirely; fully: well worth seeing.

adj.   better, best

  1. In a satisfactory condition; right or proper: All is well.

    1. Not ailing, infirm, or diseased; healthy. See Synonyms at healthy.

    2. Cured or healed, as a wound.

    3. Of or characterized by the maintenance of good health practices. Often used in combination: a well-baby clinic; a well-child visit to the doctor.

    4. Advisable; prudent: It would be well not to ask.

    5. Fortunate; good: It is well that you stayed.

    1. Advisable; prudent: It would be well not to ask.

    2. Fortunate; good: It is well that you stayed.

interj.  

  1. Used to introduce a remark, resume a narrative, or fill a pause during conversation.

  2. Used to express surprise.


[Middle English wel, from Old English; see wel-1 in Indo-European roots.]
Usage Note: English speakers have used well both as an adjective and as an adverb since Old English times. When applied to people, the adjective well usually refers to a state of health. Like similar adjectives, such as ill and faint, well in this use is normally restricted to the predicate, as in He hasn't been well lately. Well does see occasional use before a noun, as in Benjamin Franklin's "Poor Dick eats like a well man, and drinks like a sick." It also appears in compound adjectives like well-baby, which is well known to pediatricians and recent parents. Good, on the other hand, has a much wider range of senses, including "attractive," as in He looks good, and "competent," as in She's pretty good for a beginner, as well as "healthy." See Usage Note at good.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Word Origin & History

well  (n.)
"hole dug for water, spring of water," O.E. wielle (W.Saxon), welle (Anglian), from wiellan (see well (v.)).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: well
Pronunciation: 'wel
Function: adjective
1 : free or recovered from infirmity or disease : HEALTHY well person>
2 : completely cured or healed well>
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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Science Dictionary
well   (wěl)  Pronunciation Key 
A deep hole or shaft sunk into the Earth to tap a liquid or gaseous substance such as water, oil, gas, or brine. If the substance is not under sufficient pressure to flow freely from the well, it must be pumped or raised mechanically to the surface. Water or pressurized gas is sometimes pumped into a nonproducing oil well to push petroleum resources out of underground reservoirs. See also artesian well.
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Idioms & Phrases

as well

  1. In addition, besides, also. For example, Mary is going to Italy and to France as well, or A fine conductor, he plays the violin as well. [1300s]

  2. With an equal or similar result, as in Since he can't get there in time, he might as well stay at home, or It's just as well that you came today, since Harry is here, too. [1400s]

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
Copyright © 1997. Published by Houghton Mifflin.
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