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well

Q: How is the word 'well' distinct from other similar adjectives?

Some common synonyms of well are hale , healthy , robust , sound , and wholesome . While all these words mean "enjoying or indicative of good health," well implies merely freedom from disease or illness. // she has never been a well person

Q: When could 'hale' be used to replace 'well'?

While the synonyms hale and well are close in meaning, hale applies particularly to robustness in old age. // still hale at the age of eighty

Q: Where would 'healthy' be a reasonable alternative to 'well'?

Although the words healthy and well have much in common, healthy implies full strength and vigor as well as freedom from signs of disease. // a healthy family

Q: In what contexts can 'robust' take the place of 'well'?

The words robust and well are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, robust implies the opposite of all that is delicate or sickly. // a lively, robust little boy

Q: When is it sensible to use 'sound' instead of 'well'?

In some situations, the words sound and well are roughly equivalent. However, sound emphasizes the absence of disease, weakness, or malfunction. // a sound heart

Q: When would 'wholesome' be a good substitute for 'well'?

While in some cases nearly identical to well , wholesome implies appearance and behavior indicating soundness and balance. // a face with a wholesome glow

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1 in a satisfactory way

our current system for dividing household chores works well, so let's keep it

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unbearably

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2 in a generous manner

a warm and gracious host who always treats guests well

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3 in a skillful or expert manner

she plays the piano very well

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aptly,
fluently

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inaptly

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4 with good reason or courtesy

we cannot well get out of going to your cousin's wedding

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pleasantly

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shabbily,
unfairly

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5 in a pleasing way

the day went well, despite the rough beginning

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6 to a full extent or degree

we are well aware that this home renovation is going to be costly

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7 without difficulty

he can well afford to spare the time

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well

interjection

Synonyms of well (Entry 2 of 4)

how surprising, doubtful, or unbelievable

well, that is odd!

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gee,
gee whiz,
ha,
hello,
hey,
lo,
oh

there

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(or whoops also woops),
ugh

well

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1 a point or place at which something is invented or provided

his quirkily dysfunctional family proved to be a bottomless well of inspiration for the novelist

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2 a small often deep body of water

the spot where the spring bubbles up to the surface and forms a deep well

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billabong
[Australian],
mere
[chiefly British],
pool,
puddle,
stank
[British dialect]

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swimming pool

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enjoying health and vigor

my mother is quite well, thank you

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afflicted,
troubled

bad,
poorly

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Frequently Asked Questions About well

How is the word well distinct from other similar adjectives?

Some common synonyms of well are hale, healthy, robust, sound, and wholesome. While all these words mean "enjoying or indicative of good health," well implies merely freedom from disease or illness.

she has never been a well person

When could hale be used to replace well?

While the synonyms hale and well are close in meaning, hale applies particularly to robustness in old age.

still hale at the age of eighty

Where would healthy be a reasonable alternative to well?

Although the words healthy and well have much in common, healthy implies full strength and vigor as well as freedom from signs of disease.

a healthy family

In what contexts can robust take the place of well?

The words robust and well are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, robust implies the opposite of all that is delicate or sickly.

a lively, robust little boy

When is it sensible to use sound instead of well?

In some situations, the words sound and well are roughly equivalent. However, sound emphasizes the absence of disease, weakness, or malfunction.

a sound heart