Cool MateMeaning of Well
In simple words: In a good way or in a satisfactory manner.
Well in a sentence
- She sings well in front of an audience.
- He is doing well in school this year.
- Make sure you check that everything is going well.
- He was feeling well after the treatment.
- The team played well during the match.
How to use Well
Use 'well' to describe actions done satisfactorily. In formal contexts, it fits well, while in casual conversation, it can be used to express general approval.
Grammar pattern
well + verb/adverb/adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'well' like a water well – it's a source of good things.
Related words
Collocations with Well
- do well
- feel well
- perform well
- well done
Synonyms for Well
- satisfactorily
- adequately
- effectively
- thoroughly
Opposites of Well
- poorly
Common mistakes with Well
- Confused with 'good' vs 'well'
- Using 'well' as a noun incorrectly
- Saying 'good' instead of 'well' when describing how something is done
Well appears in
Well in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
بِخَيْر، جَيِّدًا
بطريقة جيدة أو مرضية.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ভালোভাবে
ভালোভাবে বা সন্তোষজনকভাবে।
- GermanDeutsch
Gut
Auf eine gute oder zufriedenstellende Art und Weise.
- SpanishEspañol
Bien
De una manera buena o satisfactoria.
- Persianفارسی
خوب
به روشی خوب یا به شکلی رضایتبخش.
- FrenchFrançais
Bien
D'une bonne manière ou de manière satisfaisante.
- Hindiहिन्दी
अच्छा
अच्छे तरीके से या संतोषजनक तरीके से।
- ItalianItaliano
Bene
In modo positivo o soddisfacente.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Bem
De um jeito bom ou de forma satisfatória.
- RussianРусский
Хорошо
Хорошо или удовлетворительно.
- Urduاردو
اچھا، بخوبی
اچھے طریقے سے یا اطمینان بخش انداز میں۔
- Chinese中文
好
以良好的方式或令人满意的方式。
More words like Well
- AdequatelyB2
in a way that is enough in quantity, or good enough in quality, for a particular purpose or need
- Effectively
- Thoroughly
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
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Frequently asked questions about Well
What does Well mean?
In a good way or in a satisfactory manner.
What is the definition of Well?
in a good, right or acceptable way
How do you use Well in a sentence?
She sings well in front of an audience.
Can you give another example of Well?
He is doing well in school this year.
What are synonyms for Well?
Common alternatives include satisfactorily, adequately, effectively, thoroughly.
What is the opposite of Well?
Opposite meanings include poorly.
What words go with Well?
It commonly pairs with do well, feel well, perform well, well done.
What are common mistakes when using Well?
Confused with 'good' vs 'well' Using 'well' as a noun incorrectly Saying 'good' instead of 'well' when describing how something is done
How do you pronounce Well?
US: /["/wel/","/ˈbetər/","/best/"]/, UK: /["/wel/","/ˈbetə(r)/","/best/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Well?
Use 'well' to describe actions done satisfactorily. In formal contexts, it fits well, while in casual conversation, it can be used to express general approval.
What CEFR level is Well?
"Well" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.