well
/ˈwɛl/ interjection C2- Used as a discourse marker. · “So, what have you been doing?” “Well, we went for a picnic; and then it started raining, so we came home early.”
- Used as a hedge. · “The car is broken.” “Well, we could walk to the movies instead.”· “I didn't like the music.” “Well, I thought it was good.”
- Expressing reluctance to say something. · It was a bit... well, too loud.
- An exclamation of sarcastic surprise (often doubled or tripled and in a lowering intonation). · Well, well, well, what do we have here?
- An exclamation of indignance. · Well! There was no need to say that in front of my mother!
- Used as a question to demand an answer from someone. · And what do you think you're doing? ... Well?
Phrasal verbs and expressions
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And when you have eaten well,
And fare you well for evermore,
Well then,
Till far to-morrow, fare ye well!
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