well
Translation
well, skillfully, in good health, thoroughly
Examples
She speaks English very well.
She speaks English very well.
I hope you are well.
I hope you are well.
Well, I think we should go now.
Well, I think we should go now.
Grammar Patterns
((verb)) well in a good or satisfactory way She speaks English very well.
to be/feel well to be in good health I hope you are well.
Well, ((clause)) used to introduce a remark Well, I think we should go now.
Similar Words
Synonyms (adverb): skillfully, properly; Synonyms (adjective): healthy, fine; Antonyms (adverb): badly, poorly; Antonyms (adjective): ill, unwell
Etymology
From Old English 'wel', meaning 'in a good manner'.
Memory Tips
The opposite of 'ill' is 'well'. If you do something 'well', it's not 'badly'.