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well

well

∞ 1.0
Completely, showing strong knowledge or feeling
  • adverb
  • /wɛl/
: bien
  • The benefits of teaching self-management to psychology students have been well documented in research, as discussed earlier.
  • know well
  • understand well
  • well aware

And that you know each other so well you can't hide.

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Examples

  • Did he ever tell you how well we were doing?

  • How do you manage to use your socials so well without losing focus?

  • And I think why those worked so well is that it was during the school day.

    Academic text (2011)
  • The health consequences are well known to social workers and make our work more complex.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Some of the things you've said are well taken.

  • Two approaches to teaching literature to adolescents have been well developed over the last 30 years.

    Academic text (2011)
  • The fiscal issues are palpable and well understood in political and financial circles.

    Academic text (2011)
  • We don't always agree, but her blog is well-written, reasonable, and contains great information.

    Academic text (2011)
  • We had computers in the library, and the staff was well-trained in formatting and documenting research papers.

    Academic text (2011)
  • She understands the material well, having studied it for many years.

Synonyms

very well
vswell
∞ 1.0

In a fairly good way

refers to full, thorough, or intimate knowledge rather than simple adequacy
intimately
vswell
57 4.6

In a way that shows a very close personal connection or deep knowledge

focuses more on general thoroughness than on personal closeness
knowledgeably
vswell
1 5.2

In a way that shows strong understanding of a subject

means fuller, more intimate awareness rather than only showing knowledge
insightfully
vswell
1 4.8

In a way that shows deep understanding of a subject or situation

leans toward intimate thorough knowledge rather than interpretive insight
learnedly
vswell
  • Formal
1 7.5

In a way that shows deep knowledge about a subject

is more general and familiar rather than specifically scholarly in tone
eruditely
vswell
  • Formal
1 8.8

Says or writes in a way that shows deep knowledge

stresses intimate or complete familiarity rather than high academic depth

Knowing a place or subject very well

is about thorough or intimate knowledge rather than only repeated experience

Know a place or thing very well because you have seen it many times

is broader, meaning deep awareness not limited to personal visits
from the back of one's hand
vswell
  • Informal
8.2

To know something very well and do it easily

is the general sense of deep or thorough knowledge beyond ease

Antonyms

4 5.1

In a way that shows you do not know or understand something

Idioms

∞ 1.0

To add another thing or idea

∞ 1.0

In a fairly good way

259 1.0

Say this to show agreement or acceptance

Carefully planned to work well

16 6.7

Fine to say but not enough to help in real life

well and truly
  • Informal
8 3.7

Completely and without doubt

fare thee well
  • Archaic
8 9.9

A way to say goodbye and wish someone well

Words people say when a difficult situation ends well

6 9.1

Makes what someone says sound stronger to show anger or determination

6 3.2

To work well with other people in a team

4 6.1

To say you hope someone is healthy and doing well

To visit a trusted person or place to get help and supplies often

Being friendly and ready to help or support people and ideas

To succeed by helping others and acting fairly

Having a lot of money, people, and equipment to do its work

Compounds

∞ 1.0

In addition to something else

442 3.5

Happening at the right moment to be useful

359 1.0

Familiar to many people and often talked about

289 1.8

Of a high standard or, for meat, cooked until no pink remains

176 2.4

A state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy

62 3.9

Has learned a lot and knows many things

50 2.4

Wearing neat, clean clothes that look smart, like a suit or nice shirt

38 3.4

Having enough money to live comfortably

36 1.2

A child or pet that acts politely and calmly

oil well
  • Specialized
29 2.8

A deep hole in the ground that brings up oil

24 4.2

People who have plenty of money and live comfortably

21 1.8

Neat and in good condition because someone looks after it

20 2.8

Polite and calm around other people

15 1.6

Cooked all the way through with no pink inside

14 3.4

Kind words and actions that show someone wants another person to be happy or successful

12 2.9

Polite and respectful to other people

11 3.5

A person who wishes someone success and happiness

11 3.5

Neat and tidy in appearance with clean clothes and neat hair

A group or system in which all parts work together smoothly

10 7.2

Having a lot of money

gas well
  • Specialized
10 3.7

A deep hole drilled in the ground to bring up natural gas

8 2.8

Water that comes from underground through a deep hole

ne'er-do-well
  • Offensive
8 9.9

A person who is lazy, irresponsible, and does not try to succeed

A card sent to someone who is ill to wish them a quick recovery

6 4.1

Carefully picked to suit a situation or purpose

6 4.3

Organized neatly so things are easy to find

5 4.6

A phrase or idea used so often that it is no longer interesting

well-formed
  • Specialized
5 4.4

Correct according to grammar and normal language use

5 3.7

Happening at the best moment to be most useful

Liked and respected by many people

Soil that lets extra water drain away easily

fare-thee-well
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A very high level of quality that is almost perfect

artesian well
  • Specialized
1 4.9

A well drilled through rock into water that rises to the surface from natural pressure

1 7.7

Having a graceful, attractive shape often used for body parts or sculptures

drainage well
  • Specialized
1 5.5

A hole that lets extra rain or water on the ground flow into the earth

Having thick, soft padding and a neat cover that makes it comfortable

stripper well
  • Specialized
1 9.6

An oil well near the end of its life that produces less than ten barrels a day

1 9.9

Being friendly and cheerful when meeting people, sometimes too familiar

1 7.7

Having pleasing, polished language in words or sentences

Oiled so machines and moving parts work smoothly

1 5.3

Has a nice face that people like

tube well
  • Indian
1 4.8

A deep hole with a long metal pipe that brings water up from underground

1 3.0

A person with very little hair on the face or head after a recent shave

driven well
  • Specialized
1 8.4

A hole made by driving a pipe into the ground to reach water

air well
  • Specialized
1 7.4

A vertical space in a building that lets fresh air move

wildcat well
  • Specialized
1 8.2

A well drilled to find oil in a new area

bilge well
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A low space at the bottom of a ship where leaked water collects to be pumped out

well point
  • Specialized
1 7.7

A tube with small holes pushed into the ground to collect water from soil

A chair for one person with soft thick cushions and a fabric cover that makes it very comfortable

pump well
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A space in a ship's hold that protects the pumps

1 6.8

A topic people use often in stories and films

Shoes with thick padding that make your feet more comfortable

A plan that runs smoothly and on time because it is well organized

How Thoroughly

thoroughly
246 3.5
well
∞ 1.0
partly
322 1.0
superficially
13 5.3

Surface Forms

well positive
better comparative
best superlative

Etymology

Well in phrases like 'well aware' comes from the old idea of 'fully' or 'completely', just like in well-known or well-done, so 'well aware' means 'fully aware' or knowing something thoroughly.