WELL


Meaning of WELL in English

n.

Function: adjective

Date: before 12th century

1 a : PROSPEROUS , WELL-OFF b : being in satisfactory condition or circumstances

2 : being in good standing or favor

3 : SATISFACTORY , PLEASING <all's well that ends well>

4 : ADVISABLE , DESIRABLE <it might be well for you to leave>

5 a : free or recovered from infirmity or disease : HEALTHY <he's not a well man> b : completely cured or healed <the wound is nearly well >

6 : pleasing or satisfactory in appearance <our garden looks well ― Conrad Aiken>

7 : being a cause for thankfulness : FORTUNATE <it is well that this has happened>

synonyms see HEALTHY

usage see GOOD

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.