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- pronunciation:
- wel
- parts of speech:
- adverb, adjective, interjection
- phrases:
- as well, as well as
- features:
- Word Explorer
part of speech: |
adverb |
inflections: |
better, best |
definition 1: |
in a good, proper, or acceptable way.
Her work is going well.My friends skate well, but I always fall down.- synonyms:
- properly, satisfactorily, successfully
- antonyms:
- ill
- similar words:
- all right, OK
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definition 2: |
carefully; completely.
You need to mix the ingredients well.- synonyms:
- carefully, completely, thoroughly
- antonyms:
- partially
- similar words:
- closely, fully, properly, totally
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definition 3: |
with skill.
She sings well.- synonyms:
- admirably, excellently, superbly
- antonyms:
- badly
- similar words:
- correctly, perfectly, properly
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definition 4: |
with reason.
You may well ask why I'm taking French lessons.- similar words:
- fairly, legitimately
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definition 5: |
in a kind way.
They think well of him.- synonyms:
- approvingly, kindly
- antonyms:
- badly, ill
- similar words:
- warmly
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definition 6: |
to a great amount or extent.
They live well beyond the border.- synonyms:
- considerably, far
- antonyms:
- barely, little
- similar words:
- clearly, much, plainly
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definition 7: |
in a close or familiar way.
I knew her well.- synonyms:
- intimately
- antonyms:
- barely
- similar words:
- closely, familiarly, personally
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related words: |
far, fine, great |
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phrase: |
as well, as well as |
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part of speech: |
adjective |
inflections: |
better, best |
definition 1: |
healthy; sound.
She is not well today.- synonyms:
- fit, healthy, sound
- antonyms:
- bad, ill, sick, unwell
- similar words:
- all right, fine, hearty, right, robust, strong
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definition 2: |
right; in a good condition.
All is well with my mother.- synonyms:
- right, satisfactory
- similar words:
- adequate, all right, fine, flourishing, OK, prosperous, suitable
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definition 3: |
fortunate; good.
It is well that you asked before making your decision.- synonyms:
- fortunate, good, gratifying
- antonyms:
- wretched
- similar words:
- lucky, promising
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related words: |
fit, sound |
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part of speech: |
interjection |
definition 1: |
used to show surprise, anger or acceptance.
Well! I never expected that he would leave without telling me.- similar words:
- oh, so
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definition 2: |
used during a pause in a conversation, or as the start of a sentence.
I feel... well... bad about it to be honest.Well, I guess it's time to go. |
derivation: |
wellness (n.) |
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