adverb
/ˈwɛl/ better /ˈbɛtɚ/; best /ˈbɛst/
in a successful way
in a skillful way
in a good, proper, or positive way
in a kind, friendly, or generous way
completely or fully
to a great degree or extent
a - used for emphasis to say that something is or is not proper, appropriate, etc.
usually used with can, could, may, or might
very possibly - usually used with could, may, or might
without doubt or question
a
To live well is to live in the comfortable and enjoyable way of people who have a lot of money, possessions, etc.
b
To marry well is to marry someone who has high social status, wealth, etc.
as well
as well (as) :in addition to someone or something else
a - used in phrases like might as well and may as well to say that something should be done or accepted because it cannot be avoided or because there is no good reason not to do it
b - used to say that something else could have been done with the same result
in the same way
adjective
better; best
in good health :healthy
not used before a noun :in a good or satisfactory state
not used before a noun formal :wise, sensible, or reasonable
alive and well
all very well
or all well and good - used to say that something may seem proper, good, or reasonable by itself but that there are other things that also have to be considered
just as well
very well
interjection
used to show that you are unsure about something you are saying
used to show that you accept something even though you are not happy about it
used when you are trying to persuade someone or to make someone feel less upset, worried, etc.
used when you are saying in a mild way that you disapprove of or disagree with something
used to show that you are waiting for someone to say or do something
used to say that something has ended or to make a final statement about something
used to begin a story or explanation or to continue one that was interrupted
used to express happiness or relief
used to express surprise or annoyance
used when you want to correct a previous statement
noun
plural wells
[count] a deep hole made in the ground through which water can be removed - see also artesian well, wishing well
oil well - see also inkwell, stairwell
verb
wells; welled; welling
[no obj] of a liquid :to rise to a surface and flow out - usually + up