Pronunciation

/wɛl/

Definitions

Noun

• Adjective: In good health or condition; fit. For example: “She’s feeling very well today.”
• Adverb: To a satisfactory degree; adequately. For example: “He did his work well.”
• Adverb of manner: With skill or effectiveness. For example: “She sang well.”

Verb

• Adverb: In a healthy or favorable state. For example: “The patient is recovering well.”
• Adverb: To perform or do something competently. For example: “He did a good job well.”
• Adverb: To experience or feel something comfortably. For example: “I slept well last night.”

Adverb

• Interjection: Expressing satisfaction, approval, or agreement. For example: “Well done!”
• Preposition: Indicating a measure or extent. For example: “The water was not well mixed.”

Phrases

• “Take care of yourself” implies maintaining good health.
• “Do it well” emphasizes the importance of quality.
• “Not well” is used to indicate poor health or condition.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She felt physically well after her workout.”
• Verb: “He cooked dinner well, considering he’s a beginner.”
• Adverb: “Her singing voice was clear and well-received by the audience.”

Synonyms

• Fine
• Good
• Healthy
• Robust
• Strong
• Effectively
• Properly
• Skillfully

Note: The pronunciation for “well” is given as /wɛl/ for simplicity, but it can also be pronounced with a different stress depending on its usage as a noun, adjective, or adverb. The pronunciation may vary slightly between British and American English.