Well (Adverb)
Meaning 1
In financial comfort; "They live well"; "she has been able to live comfortably since her husband died".
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Meaning 3
Thoroughly or completely; fully; often used as a combining form; "The problem is well understood"; "she was well informed"; "shake well before using"; "in order to avoid food poisoning be sure the meat is well cooked"; "well-done beef"; "well-satisfied customers"; "well-educated".
Meaning 5
Without unusual distress or resentment; with good humor; "took the joke well"; "took the tragic news well".
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Meaning 6
Indicating high probability; in all likelihood; "I might well do it"; "a mistake that could easily have ended in disaster"; "you may well need your umbrella"; "he could equally well be trying to deceive us".
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Meaning 7
With prudence or propriety; "You would do well to say nothing more"; "could not well refuse".
Meaning 8
To a suitable or appropriate extent or degree; "the project was well underway"; "the fetus has well developed organs"; "his father was well pleased with his grades".
Meaning 9
In a manner affording benefit or advantage; "she married well"; "The children were settled advantageously in Seattle".
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Meaning 10
(used for emphasis or as an intensifier) entirely or fully; "a book well worth reading"; "was well aware of the difficulties ahead"; "suspected only too well what might be going on".
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Meaning 11
To a great extent or degree; "I'm afraid the film was well over budget"; "painting the room white made it seem considerably (or substantially) larger"; "the house has fallen considerably in value"; "the price went up substantially".
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Meaning 12
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well'); "the children behaved well"; "a task well done"; "the party went well"; "he slept well"; "a well-argued thesis"; "a well-seasoned dish"; "a well-planned party"; "the baby can walk pretty good".