well

About 443.50 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. adverb Accurately, competently, satisfactorily.

   He does his job well.

2. adverb Completely, fully.

   I prefer a well done steak.

3. adverb To a significant degree.

   That author is well known.

4. adverb Very (as a general-purpose intensifier).
5. adverb In a desirable manner; so as one could wish; satisfactorily; favourably; advantageously.

   I'm glad Joe got fired last week. I think we're well rid of him.

6. adjective In good health.

   I've been sick, but now I'm well.

7. adjective Highly satisfactory

   Everything well with you?

8. adjective Good, content.

   “How are you?” — “I'm well, thank you!”

Similar words

all right advantageously fortunate good considerably advisable substantially fine comfortably intimately

Often followed by

as known be to in and have with that

Word family

best better welled welling wells