Well
/wɛl/
Well is an interjection, adverb and adjective with 6 senses listed below, each with examples where available, plus synonyms and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
interjection
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Used to acknowledge a statement or situation.
““I didn't like the music.” “Well, I thought it was good.””
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An exclamation of surprise (often doubled or tripled).
“Well, well, well, what do we have here?”
adverb
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(manner) Accurately, competently, satisfactorily.
“He does his job well.”
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(degree) To a significant degree.
“That author is well known.”
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