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
🇺🇸 US/wɛl/
🇬🇧 UK/wel/
🌳Etymology
Rootwell
🎵Rhyme
belltellsellsmellspell
bell
tell
sell
smell
spell
🔗Collocations
well done
get well
well known
as well
might as well
well off
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My grandmother is 90 years old but still well enough to beat me at chess.”
😄 Fun example
“Well, well, well... look who finally decided to show up to work!”
😄 Fun example
“The wishing well granted my wish - I wished for nothing and got exactly that.”
“She performed well in the interview and got the job.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
goodfinehealthyproperlycorrectly
Antonyms
badlypoorlysick
Related
wellnesswelfarewellbeingunwellfarewell
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