adjective
1.
( comparative better ˈoff ) having a lot of money
SYN rich :
a well-off family
They are much better off than us.
➡ note at rich
2.
( comparative better ˈoff , superlative best ˈoff ) in a good situation :
I've got my own room so I'm well off.
Some people don't know when they're well off.
OPP badly off
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IDIOMS
- be well off for sth