very well

phrase

1
somewhat old-fashioned
used to say that one agrees with something
Very well, then. I'll see you tomorrow.
Oh, very well. Do as you please.
2
: reasonably or properly
I can't very well show up at the wedding uninvited.

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And these are people who are very well educated, who care a lot about politics, care a lot about ideas. David Frum, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026 We are very well established within the UK EV remarketing industry. James Morris, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 If that’s not bad enough, Harrison can play tight end as well and could very well be one of the top two-way players produced out of the San Fernando Valley. Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 28 July 2026 McCarthy enters his third NFL season having played just 10 games and having not played very well (38th last year in EPA/dropback). Josh Kendall, New York Times, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for very well

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“Very well.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/very%20well. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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