well
adj 1: in good health especially after having suffered illness or
injury; "appears to be entirely well"; "the wound is
nearly well"; "a well man"; "I think I'm well; at
least I feel well" [ant: {ill}]
2: resulting favorably; "its a good thing that I wasn't there";
"it is good that you stayed"; "it is well that no one saw
you"; "all's well that ends well" [syn: {good}, {well(p)}]
3: wise or advantageous and hence advisable; "it would be well
to start early" [syn: {well(p)}]
n 1: a deep hole or shaft dug or drilled to obtain water or oil
or gas or brine
2: a cavity or vessel used to contain liquid
3: an abundant source; "she was a well of information" [syn: {wellspring},
{fountainhead}]
4: an open shaft through the floors of a building (as for a
stairway)
5: an enclosed compartment in a ship or plane for holding
something as e.g. fish or a plane's landing gear or for
protecting something as e.g. a ship's pumps
adv 1: (often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or
satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a
nonstandard dialectal variant for `well'); "the
children behaved well"; "a task well done"; "the party
went well"; "he slept well"; "a well-argued thesis";
"a well-planned party"; "the baby can walk pretty
good" [syn: {good}] [ant: {ill}]
2: thoroughly or completely; fully; often used as a combining
form; "The problem is well understood"; "she was well
informed"; "shake well before using"; "in order to avoid
food poisoning be sure the meat is well cooked";
"well-done beef", "well-satisfied customers";
"well-educated"
3: indicating high probability; in all likelihood; "I might
well do it"; "a mistake that could easily have ended in
disaster"; "you may well need your umbrella"; "he could
equally well be trying to deceive us" [syn: {easily}]
4: (used for emphasis or as an intensifier) entirely or fully;
"a book well worth reading"; "was well aware of the
difficulties ahead"; "suspected only too well what might
be going on"
5: to a suitable or appropriate extent or degree; "the project
was well underway"; "the fetus has well developed organs";
"his father was well pleased with his grades"
6: favorably; with approval; "their neighbors spoke well of
them"; "he thought well of the book" [ant: {ill}]
7: to a great extent or degree; "I'm afraid the film was well
over budget"; "painting the room white made it seem
considerably (or substantially) larger"; "the house has
fallen considerably in value"; "the price went up
substantially" [syn: {considerably}, {substantially}]
8: with great or especially intimate knowledge; "we knew them
well" [syn: {intimately}]
9: with prudence or propriety; "You would do well to say
nothing more"; "could not well refuse"
10: with skill or in a pleasing manner; "she dances well"; "he
writes well" [ant: {badly}]
11: in a manner affording benefit or advantage; "she married
well"; "The children were settled advantageously in
Seattle" [syn: {advantageously}] [ant: {badly}, {badly}]
12: in financial comfort; "They live well"; "she has been able
to live comfortably since her husband died" [syn: {comfortably}]
13: without unusual distress or resentment; with good humor;
"took the joke well"; "took the tragic news well" [ant: {badly}]
v : come up; "Tears well in her eyes" [syn: {swell}]
[also: {better}, {best}]
Source: WordNet® 2.0
better
See {well}
Source: WordNet® 2.0
better
adj 1: (comparative of `good') superior to another (of the same
class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or
desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than
another; "You're a better man than I am, Gunga Din";
"a better coat"; "a better type of car"; "a suit with
a better fit"; "a better chance of success"; "produced
a better mousetrap"; "she's better in math than in
history" [ant: {worse}]
2: (comparative of `good') changed for the better in health or
fitness; "her health is better now"; "I feel better" [ant:
{worse}]
3: (comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more
advantageous and hence advisable; "it would be better to
speak to him"; "the White House thought it best not to
respond" [syn: {better(p)}, {best(p)}]
4: more than half; "argued for the better part of an hour"
n 1: one having claim to precedence; a superior; "the common man
has been kept in his place by his betters"
2: someone who bets [syn: {bettor}, {wagerer}, {punter}]
3: the superior one of two alternatives; "chose the better of
the two"
adv 1: comparative of `well'; in a better or more excellent manner
or more advantageously or attractively or to a greater
degree etc.; "She had never sung better"; "a deed
better left undone"; "better suited to the job"
2: from a position of superiority or authority; "father knows
best"; "I know better." [syn: {best}]
v 1: surpass in excellence; "She bettered her own record"; "break
a record" [syn: {break}]
2: to make better; "The editor improved the manuscript with his
changes" [syn: {improve}, {amend}, {ameliorate}, {meliorate}]
[ant: {worsen}]
3: get better; "The weather improved toward evening" [syn: {improve},
{ameliorate}, {meliorate}] [ant: {worsen}]
Source: WordNet® 2.0
better
See {good}
Source: WordNet® 2.0
good
adj 1: having desirable or positive qualities especially those
suitable for a thing specified; "good news from the
hospital"; "a good report card"; "when she was good
she was very very good"; "a good knife is one good for
cutting"; "this stump will make a good picnic table";
"a good check"; "a good joke"; "a good exterior
paint"; "a good secretary"; "a good dress for the
office" [ant: {bad}]
2: having the normally expected amount; "gives full measure";
"gives good measure"; "a good mile from here" [syn: {full}]
3: morally admirable [ant: {evil}]
4: deserving of esteem and respect; "all respectable companies
give guarantees"; "ruined the family's good name" [syn: {estimable},
{honorable}, {respectable}]
5: promoting or enhancing well-being; "an arms limitation
agreement beneficial to all countries"; "the beneficial
effects of a temperate climate"; "the experience was good
for her" [syn: {beneficial}]
6: superior to the average; "in fine spirits"; "a fine
student"; "made good grades"; "morale was good"; "had good
weather for the parade" [syn: {fine}]
7: agreeable or pleasing; "we all had a good time"; "good
manners"
8: of moral excellence; "a genuinely good person"; "a just
cause"; "an upright and respectable man"; "the life of the
nation is secure only while the nation is honest,
truthful, and virtuous"- Frederick Douglass [syn: {just},
{upright}, {virtuous}]
9: having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude; "adept
in handicrafts"; "an adept juggler"; "an expert job"; "a
good mechanic"; "a practiced marksman"; "a proficient
engineer"; "a lesser-known but no less skillful composer";
"the effect was achieved by skillful retouching" [syn: {adept},
{expert}, {practiced}, {proficient}, {skillful}, {skilful}]
10: thorough; "had a good workout"; "gave the house a good
cleaning"
11: with or in a close or intimate relationship; "a good
friend"; "my sisters and brothers are near and dear"
[syn: {dear}, {near}]
12: having or showing or arising from a desire to promote the
welfare or happiness of others; "his benevolent smile";
"a benevolent nature" [syn: {benevolent}] [ant: {malevolent}]
13: financially sound; "a good investment"; "a secure
investment" [syn: {dependable}, {safe}, {secure}]
14: most suitable or right for a particular purpose; "a good
time to plant tomatoes"; "the right time to act"; "the
time is ripe for great sociological changes" [syn: {right},
{ripe}]
15: resulting favorably; "its a good thing that I wasn't there";
"it is good that you stayed"; "it is well that no one saw
you"; "all's well that ends well" [syn: {well(p)}]
16: exerting force or influence; "the law is effective
immediately"; "a warranty good for two years"; "the law
is already in effect (or in force)" [syn: {effective}, {in
effect(p)}, {in force(p)}]
17: feeling healthy and free of aches and pains; "I feel good"
[syn: {good(p)}]
18: capable of pleasing; "good looks"
19: appealing to the mind; "good music"; "a serious book" [syn:
{serious}]
20: in excellent physical condition; "good teeth"; "I still have
one good leg"; "a sound mind in a sound body" [syn: {sound}]
21: tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to
health; "beneficial effects of a balanced diet"; "a good
night's sleep"; "the salutary influence of pure air"
[syn: {beneficial}, {salutary}]
22: not forged; "a good dollar bill"
23: not left to spoil; "the meat is still good" [syn: {unspoiled},
{unspoilt}]
24: generally admired; "good taste"
n 1: benefit; "for your own good"; "what's the good of worrying?"
2: moral excellence or admirableness; "there is much good to be
found in people" [syn: {goodness}] [ant: {evil}, {evil}]
3: that which is good or valuable or useful; "weigh the good
against the bad"; "among the highest goods of all are
happiness and self-realization" [syn: {goodness}] [ant: {bad},
{bad}]
adv 1: (often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or
satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a
nonstandard dialectal variant for `well'); "the
children behaved well"; "a task well done"; "the party
went well"; "he slept well"; "a well-argued thesis";
"a well-planned party"; "the baby can walk pretty
good" [syn: {well}] [ant: {ill}]
2: in a complete and thorough manner (`good' is sometimes used
informally for `thoroughly'); "he was soundly defeated";
"we beat him good" [syn: {thoroughly}, {soundly}]
[also: {better}, {best}]
Source: WordNet® 2.0
