well · adv
may/might/could well
B2 used to say that something is likely to be true
Dictionary examples:
She might well be the best person to ask. (14.9)
He could well be at Michelle's house. (20.1)
well (CONSIDERABLY)
C1 used to emphasize some prepositions
Dictionary examples:
It cost well over $100. (18.8)
The results are well above/below what we expected. (21.9)
Keep well away from the edge of the cliff. (27.9)
well (EMPHASIS)
B2 used to emphasize some adjectives
Dictionary examples:
The museum is well worth a visit. (22.6)
The police are well aware of the situation. (28.4)
may/might as well do sth
C1 If you may/might as well do something, it will not spoil the situation if you do that thing.
Dictionary examples:
If we're not waiting for Karen, we might as well go now. (18.6)
can't/couldn't very well do sth
C2 used to say that something is not a suitable or practical thing to do
Dictionary examples:
I couldn't very well tell her while he was there. (14.7)
mean well
C2 to intend to be helpful or kind but cause problems instead
Dictionary examples:
He means well, but he keeps trying to help with things he doesn't really understand. (21.1)
well (IN A GOOD WAY)
A1 in a successful or satisfactory way
Dictionary examples:
My cat catches mice very well. (0.0)
She eats ice cream very well. (0.0)
He dances well with his hands. (0.0)
He's doing very well in school. (7.3)
I thought the team played well. (9.8)
The store sells well-made clothes. (19.2)
They took two hours to discuss the plans and considered it time well spent. (30.3)
well (TO A GREAT DEGREE)
A2 in a complete way or as much as possible
Dictionary examples:
He cleaned his room so well, his mom fainted! (0.0)
He hid so well, they found him next week! (0.0)
He knows the menu so well, he dreams about burgers. (0.0)
I know him very well. (4.5)
Stir the mixture well. (39.8)
as well (as)
A1 in addition (to)
Dictionary examples:
I speak English as well as bad English. (0.0)
I sleep in class as well as at home. (0.0)
My phone dies at work as well as home. (0.0)
Are you going to invite Steve as well? (22.8)
They have lived in the United States as well as Britain. (51.3)