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well¹

Pronunciation /wɛl/ 

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ADVERBbetter, best

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  1In a good or satisfactory way.
  

‘the whole team played well’

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1. 
   1.1In a way that is appropriate to the facts or circumstances.
   

‘you did well to come and tell me’

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2. 
   1.2So as to have a fortunate outcome.
   

‘his campaign was not going well’

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3. 
   1.3In a kind way.
   

‘the animals will remain loyal to humans if treated well’

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4. 
   1.4With praise or approval.
   

‘people spoke well of him’

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5. 
   1.5With equanimity.
   

‘she took it very well, all things considered’

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6. 
   1.6Profitably; advantageously.
   

‘she would marry well or not at all’

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   1.7In a condition of prosperity or comfort.
   

‘they lived well and were generous with their money’

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8. 
   1.8archaic Luckily; opportunely.
   

‘hail fellow, well met’

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  2In a thorough manner.
  

‘add the mustard and lemon juice and mix well’

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1. 
   2.1To a great extent or degree (often used for emphasis)
   

‘the visit had been planned well in advance’

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2. 
   2.2Intimately; closely.
   

‘he knew my father very well’

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3. 
   2.3British informal as submodifier Very; extremely.
   

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   2.4with submodifier Used as an intensifier.
   

‘I should jolly well hope so’

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  3with modal Very probably; in all likelihood.
  

‘being short of breath may well be the first sign of asthma’

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1. 
   3.1Without difficulty.
   

‘she could well afford to pay for the reception herself’

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2. 
   3.2With good reason.
   

‘‘What are we doing here?’ ‘You may well ask.’’

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ADJECTIVEbetter, best

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  1predicative In good health; free or recovered from illness.
  

‘I don't feel very well’

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1. 
   1.1In a satisfactory state or position.
   

‘I do hope all is well with you and your family’

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  2predicative Sensible; advisable.
  

‘it would be well to know just what this suggestion entails’

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EXCLAMATION

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  1Used to express a range of emotions including surprise, anger, resignation, or relief.
  

‘Well, really! The manners of some people!’

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1. 
   1.1Used when pausing to consider one's next words, to mark the resumption or end of a conversation, etc.
   

‘well, I suppose I could fit you in at 3.45’

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   1.2Used to indicate that one is waiting for an answer or explanation from someone.
   

‘Well? You promised to tell me all about it’

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Usage

The adverb well is often used in combination with past participles to form adjectival compounds: well adjusted, well intentioned, well known, and so on. As far as hyphenation is concerned, the general stylistic principle is that if the adjectival compound is placed attributively (i.e. it comes before the noun), it should be hyphenated (a well-intentioned remark) but that if it is placed predicatively (i.e. standing alone after the verb), it should not be hyphenated (her remarks were well intentioned). In this dictionary the unhyphenated form is generally the only one given, although the hyphenated form may be seen in illustrative examples