| Main Entry: |
well |
| Part of Speech: |
adverb |
| Definition: |
happily, pleasantly; capably |
Synonyms: |
ably, accurately, adeptly,
adequately, admirably, agreeably, attentively, capitally,
carefully,
closely, commendably, competently,
completely, conscientiously,
correctly,
effectively, efficiently, excellently, expertly, famously, favorably,
fully, in a satisfactory manner, irreproachably, nicely, proficiently,
profoundly,
properly, rightly, satisfactorily, skillfully,
smoothly, soundly, splendidly,
strongly,
successfully, suitably,
thoroughly, with skill
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| Notes: |
using good as an adverb in place of well ("she dances real good," "he did good") is nonstandard usage - so, it would be best to say "she dances very well," "he did well"
well is an adverb to describe an activity; good is an adjective to describe a condition or state |
Antonyms: |
badly, incapably, unpleasantly
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