| Main Entry: | ably |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | capably |
Synonyms: |
adroitly, capably, competently |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Main Entry: | cleverly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | in a dexterous manner |
Synonyms: |
ably, adroitly, agilely, aptly, cunningly, deftly, dexterously, expertly, facilely, glibly, handily, ingeniously, neatly, nimbly, proficiently, quickly, readily, resourcefully, skillfully, smoothly |
Antonyms: |
awkwardly, clumsily, unskillfully |
| Main Entry: | competently |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | capably |
Synonyms: |
ably, adeptly, dexterously, effectively, efficiently, expertly, proficiently, skillfully, well |
| Main Entry: | shrewdly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | astutely |
Synonyms: |
ably, adroitly, artfully, carefully, cleverly, coolly, cunningly, deceptively, deftly, deliberately, facilely, foxily, guilefully, intelligently, judiciously, keenly, knowingly, perspicaciously, sagaciously, skillfully, slyly, smartly, trickily |