Synonyms for

Well

Verb / wel / Another word for well — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

in a good or satisfactory way; in good health

Synonyms & similar words

comfortably intimately swell badly advantageously fountainhead ill disadvantageously substantially considerably wellspring good easily fine good great satisfactory adequate sufficient acceptable healthy hearty robust strong sound vigorous fit thriving flourishing blooming

Synonyms by register

Formal

satisfactorily competently adequately effectively

Informal

good fine okay alright

Literary

rightly fittingly aptly

Antonyms

poorly badly ill unfavorably inadequately unsatisfactorily

Common collocations

  • as well as
  • well done
  • well off
  • well known
  • well behaved
  • well rounded
  • well deserved
  • well intentioned

Word family

adjective good
adverb well

Usage note

As an adverb, 'well' often contrasts with 'badly' or 'poorly'. As an adjective, 'good' is typically used instead of 'well' when describing a state of health, e.g., 'I am well' is less common than 'I am good'.

Example sentences

  1. He did well on his math test.
  2. She feels well after her nap.
  3. The plants are growing well in the garden.
  4. He speaks English well.
  5. She is doing well in her new job.

Quotes

  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it. - Steve Jobs
  • If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things. - Albert Einstein
  • Believe you can and you're halfway there. - Theodore Roosevelt

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