better off; best off
1
: wealthy
Her family is extremely well-off.
2
: in a good position or situation
He doesn't know when he is well-off. [=he complains even when his situation is good]
—usually used as better offYou might be better off in a different career.
3
British
: having a lot of something
—+ for
She is well-off for money.
Both teams are well-off for good players.
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“Well-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/well-off. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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