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adverb
1. in a good or satisfactory manner:
Business is going well.
2.thoroughly, carefully, or soundly:
to shake well before using; listen well.
3. in a moral or proper manner:
to behave well.
4. commendably, meritoriously, or excellently:
a difficult task well done.
5. with propriety, justice, or reason:
I could not well refuse.
6. adequately or sufficiently:
Think well before you act.
7. to a considerable extent or degree (often used in combination): a sum well over the amount agreed upon;
a well-developed theme.

adjective, comparative better, superlative best.
11. in good health; sound in body and mind:
Are you well? He is not a well man.
12. satisfactory, pleasing, or good:
All is well with us.
13. proper, fitting, or gratifying:
It is well that you didn't go.
14. in a satisfactory position; well-off:
I am very well as I am.
interjection
15. (used to express surprise, reproof, etc.):
Well! There's no need to shout.
16. (used to introduce a sentence, resume a conversation, etc.):
Well, who would have thought he could do it?

noun
17. well-being; good fortune; success:
to wish well to someone.

Idioms
18. as well,

in addition; also; too:

She insisted on directing the play and on producing it as well.

equally:

The town grew as well because of its location as because of its superb climate.

19. as well as, as much or as truly as; equally as:
Joan is witty as well as intelligent.

20. leave well enough alone, avoid changing something that is satisfactory.

noun
1. a period or interval of time:
to wait a long while; He arrived a short while ago.
2. Archaic. a particular time or occasion.
conjunction
3. during or in the time that.
4. throughout the time that; as long as.
5. even though; although:
While she appreciated the honor, she could not accept the position.
6. at the same time that (showing an analogous or corresponding action):
The floor was strewn with books, while magazines covered the tables.
preposition
7. Archaic. until.

verb (used with object), whiled, whiling.

8. to cause (time) to pass, especially in some easy or pleasant manner (usually followed by away).

Idioms
9. all the while, at or during this time; all along:
She realized all the while that the cake would fall.
10. worth one's while, worth one's time, trouble, or expense:
The art exhibition that opened yesterday isn't worth your while.