well — in a good or satisfactory way
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a good or satisfactory way
Pronunciation (IPA): /wɛl/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother is 90 years old but still well enough to beat me at chess.
- Well, well, well... look who finally decided to show up to work!
- The wishing well granted my wish - I wished for nothing and got exactly that.
well
ADVERB[/wɛl/]
in a good or satisfactory way
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'wel', meaning 'in a good manner' or 'thoroughly'. The noun sense referring to a water well comes from Proto-Germanic roots meaning 'to well up' or 'to spring forth', referring to water rising from the ground.
Breakdown
wel (Old English: well, good manner) + -l (adverbial suffix). The noun sense connects to Proto-Germanic *wella- (to well up, spring forth).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother is 90 years old but still well enough to beat me at chess.”
“Well, well, well... look who finally decided to show up to work!”
“The wishing well granted my wish - I wished for nothing and got exactly that.”
“She performed well in the interview and got the job.”
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