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well is the dictionary form of best Definition of well
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[ adverb ] (often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard
Synonyms Examples "the children behaved well" "a task well done" "the party went well" "he slept well" "a well-argued thesis" "a well-planned party" |
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[ interjection ] interjection, usually acknowledging a question, explicit or implicit, preceding the response
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[ adverb ] thoroughly or completely; fully; often used as a combining form
Examples "The problem is well understood" "she was well informed" "shake well before using" "be sure the meat is well cooked" "well-done beef", "well-satisfied customers" "well-educated" |
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[ adverb ] indicating high probability; in all likelihood
Synonyms Examples "I might well do it" "a mistake that could easily have ended in disaster" "you may well need your umbrella" "he could equally well be trying to deceive us" |
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[ noun ] a deep hole or shaft dug or drilled to obtain water or oil or gas or brine
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[ adverb ] (used for emphasis or as an intensifier) entirely or fully
Examples "a book well worth reading" "was well aware of the difficulties ahead" "suspected only too well what might be going on" |
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[ adjective ] in good health especially after having suffered illness or injury
Examples "appears to be entirely well" "the wound is nearly well" "a well man" "I think I'm well at least I feel well" |
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[ adverb ] favorably; with approval
Examples "their neighbors spoke well of them" "he thought well of the book" |
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[ adverb ] to a suitable or appropriate extent or degree
Examples "the project was well underway" "the fetus has well developed organs" "his father was well pleased with his grades" |
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[ adjective ] resulting favorably
Synonyms Examples "its a good thing that I wasn't there" "it is good that you stayed" "it is well that no one saw you" "all's well that ends well" |
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[ adjective ] wise or advantageous and hence advisable
Examples "it would be well to start early" |
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[ adverb ] to a great extent or degree
Synonyms Examples "I'm afraid the film was well over budget" "painting the room white made it seem considerably (or substantially) larger" "the house has fallen considerably in value" "the price went up substantially" |
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[ adverb ] with great or especially intimate knowledge
Synonyms Examples "we knew them well |
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[ noun ] a cavity or vessel used to contain liquid
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[ adverb ] in a manner affording benefit or advantage
Synonyms Examples "she married well" "The children were settled advantageously in Seattle" |
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[ adverb ] with skill or in a pleasing manner
Examples "she dances well" "he writes well" |
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[ adverb ] in financial comfort
Synonyms Examples "They live well" "she has been able to live comfortably since her husband died" |
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[ adverb ] with prudence or propriety
Examples "You would do well to say nothing more" "could not well refuse" |
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[ interjection ] interjection, to express acknowledgement and mild disapproval
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[ adverb ] without unusual distress or resentment; with good humor
Examples "took the joke well" "took the tragic news well" |
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[ noun ] (writing) an abundant source
Synonyms Examples "she was a well of information" |
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[ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 13882
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[ noun ] (architecture) an open shaft through the floors of a building (as for a stairway)
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[ noun ] an enclosed compartment in a ship or plane for holding something as e.g. fish or a plane's landing gear or for protecting something as e.g. a ship's pumps
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