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well

US /wɛl/

adverb, adjective Foundation · A2 Đời sống hằng ngày

Definition

in a good, satisfactory, or proficient manner; in good health

Frequently tested in compound adjectives ('well-organized', 'well-maintained').

Examples

The new software works well with our existing accounting system.

Word Family

NounNoun
well gốc wellness
VerbVerb
well gốc
AdjectiveAdj
well gốc
AdverbAdv
well gốc

Synonyms

  • properlycorrectly, satisfactorily, or in accordance with good practice
  • healthyin good health; physically and mentally sound
  • satisfactorilyin a way that satisfies expectations or meets standards

Collocations

  • Easy sleep well tonight
    to enjoy restful and undisturbed sleep
  • Medium as well as other stakeholders
    in addition to other interested parties and investors
  • Hard well-founded fears of currency devaluation
    justifiable concerns regarding foreign exchange depreciation
  • Very Hard leave well enough alone before disaster strikes
    to refrain from meddling with a functional situation to prevent harm

Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.