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adverb

well

/wˈɛl/

in a good, satisfactory, or skillful way

Definitions

  1. 1

    In a good, correct, or skillful manner

    “She plays the piano very well after years of practice.”

    She plays the piano very well after years of practice.

  2. 2

    In good health (used after verbs like feel or be)

    “He didn't feel well, so he stayed home from work.”

    He didn't feel well, so he stayed home from work.

  3. 3

    Thoroughly or completely

    “Make sure you mix the ingredients well before baking.”

    Make sure you mix the ingredients well before baking.

  4. 4

    Used as an interjection to introduce a remark, show surprise, or pause

    “Well, I suppose we could try a different approach instead.”

    Well, I suppose we could try a different approach instead.

Word forms

Usage
As an adverb, 'well' is invariable; comparative 'better', superlative 'best'.

"Well" is also a noun meaning a hole dug to obtain water or oil (e.g., "a water well"), and an adjective meaning healthy (e.g., "I am well"). As an interjection, it is very common in spoken English to soften statements or show hesitation.