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(adj) good
resulting favorably
it's a good thing that I wasn't there; it is good that you stayed; it is well that no one saw you; all's well that ends well
(adv) good
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well')
the children behaved well; a task well done; the party went well; he slept well; a well-argued thesis; a well-seasoned dish; a well-planned party; the baby can walk pretty good
(adv) easily
indicating high probability; in all likelihood
I might well do it; a mistake that could easily have ended in disaster; you may well need your umbrella; he could equally well be trying to deceive us
(adv) comfortably
in financial comfort
They live well; she has been able to live comfortably since her husband died
(adv) advantageously
in a manner affording benefit or advantage
she married well; The children were settled advantageously in Seattle
(adv) considerably, substantially
to a great extent or degree
I'm afraid the film was well over budget; painting the room white made it seem considerably (or substantially) larger; the house has fallen considerably in value; the price went up substantially
(adv) intimately
with great or especially intimate knowledge
we knew them well
(noun) wellspring, fountainhead
an abundant source
she was a well of information
(verb) swell
come up, as of a liquid
Tears well in her eyes; the currents well up