Well (Adjective)
Meaning 1
In good health especially after having suffered illness or injury; "appears to be entirely well"; "the wound is nearly well"; "a well man"; "I think I'm well; at least I feel well".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The patient is well enough to be discharged from the hospital today.
- After a few days of rest, she was well again and back to her normal routine.
- The doctor said the wound is well on its way to healing and should be fully recovered soon.
- He's a well man now, thanks to the excellent care he received at the rehabilitation center.
- I think I'm well enough to go back to work tomorrow, I just need a good night's sleep.
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Meaning 2
Resulting favorably; "it's a good thing that I wasn't there"; "it is good that you stayed"; "it is well that no one saw you"; "all's well that ends well".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- It's a good thing I wasn't at the meeting, I would have been extremely bored.
- It is well that I didn't get that job, I wouldn't have been a good fit.
- The plan is well formed, every detail has been carefully thought out.
- It's a well known fact that exercise leads to a longer and healthier life.
- All's well that ends well, the project was finished on time and within budget.
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Meaning 3
Wise or advantageous and hence advisable; "it would be well to start early".
Classification
All adjective clusters.