well-placed

adjective

ˈwel-ˈplāst 

: appropriately or advantageously directed or positioned

well-placed informants

well-placed trust

a well-placed blow

Examples of well-placed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Schalke is well-placed to clinch the second division title ahead of second-place Paderborn. — ABC News, 2 May 2026

Certain plants are said to repel various pests, and can be well-placed alongside other plants that need protection. — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 24 June 2026

Fletcher, who, as a player, began attracting first-team attention aged 16, is well-placed to map a path for Gabriel, who is yet to grow into his body. — Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 13 May 2026

Earthshot Prize organizers say India and Mumbai in particular are well-placed to lead the change in Asia and beyond. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1540, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for well-placed

• aftertaste
• interfaced
• interlaced
• abased
• barefaced
• debased
• defaced
• disgraced
• displaced
• distaste
• effaced
• embraced