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as

1  [az; unstressed uhz]
Use as well in a Sentence
–adverb
1. to the same degree, amount, or extent; similarly; equally: I don't think it's as hot and humid today as it was yesterday.
2. for example; for instance: Some flowers, as the rose, require special care.
3. thought to be or considered to be: the square as distinct from the rectangle; the church as separate from the state.
4. in the manner (directed, agreed, promised, etc.): She sang as promised. He left as agreed.
–conjunction
5. (used correlatively after an adjective or adverb prec. by an adverbial phrase, the adverbial as, or another adverb) to such a degree or extent that: It came out the same way as it did before. You are as good as you think you are.
6. (without antecedent) in the degree, manner, etc., of or that: She's good as gold. Do as we do.
7. at the same time that; while; when: as you look away.
8. since; because: As you are leaving last, please turn out the lights.
9. though: Questionable as it may be, we will proceed.
10. with the result or purpose: He said it in a voice so loud as to make everyone stare.
11. Informal. (in dependent clauses) that: I don't know as I do.
12. Midland and Southern U.S. and British Dialect. than.
–pronoun
13. (used relatively) that; who; which (usually prec. by such or the same): I have the same trouble as you had.
14. a fact that: She did her job well, as can be proved by the records.
15. New England, Midland, and Southern U.S. who; whom; which; that: Them as has gets.
–preposition
16. in the role, function, or status of: to act as leader.
—Idioms
17. as … as, (used to express similarity or equality in a specified characteristic, condition, etc., as between one person or thing and another): as rich as Croesus.
18. as far as, to the degree or extent that: It is an excellent piece of work, as far as I can tell.
19. as for or to, with respect to; in reference to: As for staying away, I wouldn't think of it.
20. as good as,
a. equivalent to; in effect; practically: as good as new.
b. true to; trustworthy as: as good as his word.
21. as how, Chiefly Midland and Southern U.S. that; if; whether: He allowed as how it was none of my business. I don't know as how I ought to interfere.
22. as if or though, as it would be if: It was as if the world had come to an end.
23. as is, in whatever condition something happens to be, esp. referring to something offered for sale in a flawed, damaged, or used condition: We bought the table as is.
24. as it were, in a way; so to speak: He became, as it were, a man without a country.
25. as long as. long 1 (def. 39).
26. as of, beginning on; on and after; from: This price is effective as of June 23.
27. as regards, with regard or reference to; concerning: As regards the expense involved, it is of no concern to him.
28. as such,
a. as being what is indicated; in that capacity: An officer of the law, as such, is entitled to respect.
b. in itself or in themselves: The position, as such, does not appeal to him, but the salary is a lure.
29. as well. well 1 (def. 18).
30. as well as. well 1 (def. 19).
31. as yet, up to the present time; until now: As yet, no one has thought of a solution.
Origin:
bef. 1000; ME as, als, alse, also, OE alswā, ealswā all so (see also ), quite so, quite as, as; c. MD alse (D als), OHG alsō (MHG álsō, álse, als, G also so, als as, as if, because)

Synonyms:
8. See because.

Usage note:
As a conjunction, one sense of as is “because”: As she was bored, Sue left the room. As also has an equally common use in the sense “while, when”: As the parade passed by, the crowd cheered and applauded. These two senses sometimes result in ambiguity: As the gates were closed, he walked away. (When? Because?)
As … as is standard in both positive and negative constructions: The fleet was as widely scattered then as it had been at the start of the conflict. Foreign service is not as attractive as it once was. So … as is sometimes used in negative constructions (… not so attractive as it once was) and in questions (“What is so rare as a day in June?”).
The phrase as far as generally introduces a clause: As far as money is concerned, the council has exhausted all its resources. In some informal speech and writing, as far as is treated as a preposition and followed only by an object: As far as money, the council has exhausted all its resources.
As to as a compound preposition has long been standard though occasionally criticized as a vague substitute for about, of, on, or concerning: We were undecided as to our destination. As to sometimes occurs at the beginning of a sentence, where it introduces an element that would otherwise have less emphasis: As to his salary, that too will be reviewed. As to what and as to whether are sometimes considered redundant but have long been standard: an argument as to what department was responsible. See also all, because, farther, like, so 1 .

well

1  [wel] adverb, adjective, comparative bet⋅ter, superlative best, interjection, noun
–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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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.
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Word Origin & History

well  (adv.)
"in a satisfactory manner," O.E. wel, common Gmc. (cf. O.S. wela, O.N. vel, O.Fris. wel, Du. wel, O.H.G. wela, Ger. wohl, Goth. waila "well"), from PIE *wel-, *wol- (cf. Skt. prati varam "at will," O.C.S. vole "well," Welsh gwell "better," L. velle "to wish, will," O.E. willan "to wish;" see will (v.)). Also used as an interjection and an expression of surprise in O.E. Well-to-do "prosperous" is recorded from 1825.

as 
c.1175, worn-down form of O.E. alswa "quite so" (see also). Equivalent to so; any distinction in use is purely idiomatic. Related to Ger. als "as, than."
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: AS
Function: abbreviation
1 aortic stenosis
2 arteriosclerosis

Main Entry: well
Pronunciation: 'wel
Function: adjective
1 : free or recovered from infirmity or disease : HEALTHY well person>
2 : completely cured or healed well>
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Medical Dictionary

AS abbr.
Latin auris sinistra (left ear)

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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]

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