well

I 1. adverb

1)

please behave well

Syn:

satisfactorily, nicely, correctly, properly, fittingly, suitably, appropriately

2)

they get on well together

Syn:

amicably, agreeably, pleasantly, nicely, happily, harmoniously, amiably, peaceably; informal famously

3)

he plays the piano well

Syn:

skilfully, ably, competently, proficiently, adeptly, deftly, expertly, excellently

4)

treat your employees well

Syn:

decently, fairly, kindly, generously

5)

mix the ingredients well

Syn:

thoroughly, completely, effectively, rigorously, carefully

6)

I know her quite well

Syn:

intimately, thoroughly, deeply, profoundly, personally

7)

they studied the car market well

Syn:

carefully, closely, attentively, rigorously, in depth, exhaustively, in detail, meticulously, scrupulously, methodically, comprehensively, fully, extensively

8)

they speak well of him

Syn:

admiringly, highly, approvingly, favourably, appreciatively, warmly, enthusiastically, glowingly

9)

she lives well

Syn:

comfortably, in luxury, prosperously

10)

you may well be right

Syn:

quite possibly, conceivably, probably

11)

he is well over forty

Syn:

considerably, very much, a great deal, substantially, easily, comfortably, significantly

12)

she could well afford it

Syn:

easily, comfortably, readily, effortlessly

•

Ant:

badly, negligently, disparagingly, barely

2. adjective

1)

she was completely well again

Syn:

healthy, fine, fit, robust, strong, vigorous, blooming, thriving, in fine fettle; informal in the pink

2)

all is not well

Syn:

satisfactory, all right, fine, in order, as it should be, acceptable; informal OK, hunky-dory

•

Ant:

poorly, unsatisfactory

Phrases:

as well

as well as

II 1. noun

she drew water from the well

Syn:

borehole, spring, waterhole, shaft

2. verb

tears welled from her eyes

Syn:

flow, spill, stream, gush, roll, cascade, flood, spout, burst, issue