well

/wɛl/

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Also an adjective, a noun, and a verb

Meaning

  1. In a satisfactory, effective, or skillful manner.

    • The entire team worked well together to meet the tight deadline.

  2. To a significant degree or thoroughly.

    • The temperature dropped well below freezing before midnight.

Collocations

  • do well
  • work well
  • well aware
  • well before
  • well worth

Synonyms

  • properly
  • effectively
  • substantially
  • considerably

Antonyms

  • poorly

Idioms

  • as well

    in addition; also

    She brought dessert and offered to bring coffee as well.

  • all well and good

    acceptable but with an implied complication

    Saving money is all well and good, but safety comes first.