as well Definition

as¹
conj

1. When; while; during.

Example: met him as I was coming out of the shop
2. Because; since.

Example: didn't go as it was raining
3. In the manner that.

Example: fussing as only a mother can
4. That which; what.

Example: Do as you're told
5. To the extent that.

Example: Try as he might, he still couldn't reach
6. For instance.

Example: large books, as this one for example
7. In the same way that.

Example: married late in life, as his father had done
8. Used to refer to something previously said, done, etc: like; just like.

Example: As Frank says, the job won't be easy

prep

1. In the role of something.

Example: speaking as her friend

adverb

1. Equally.

Example: It was really hot yesterday, but I don't think today is as hot

Idiom: as ... as ...

Used in similes and for comparison: denoting that the things compared are the same or share the expected quality or characteristic.
Example: as sly as a fox
Example: as sly as his brother
Example: not as sly as he used to be

Idiom: as for something or someone (as to something or someone)

With regard to it or them; concerning it or them.
Example: And as for Harry, he's just mad
Thesaurus: with regard to, with respect to, with relation to, in reference to, on the subject of, as regards.

Idiom: as from (as of)

Starting on or at (a particular time).
Example: As from Monday, we'll be open till ten

Idiom: as if!

colloq
Short form of as if I would etc: an exclamation that questions or negates what has just been said.

Idiom: as if (as though)

As he, she, etc would if.
Example: behaved as if nothing had happened

Idiom: as it is

The way things are at the moment.
Example: I think you've drunk enough as it is

Idiom: as it were

In a way; to some extent.
Thesaurus: so to say, so to speak, in a way, in a manner of speaking, in some way.

Idiom: as much

The same; what amounts to that.
Example: I thought as much

Idiom: as well

Also.

Idiom: as yet

Until now.

Idiom: so as to

In order to.

Etymology: Anglo-Saxon eallswa just as.

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well¹
adverb better, best

1. Competently; skilfully.
2. Satisfactorily.
3. Kindly or favourably.

Thesaurus: favourably, glowingly.
4. Thoroughly, properly or carefully.
5. Fully or adequately.
6. Intimately.

Example: don't know her well
7. Successfully; prosperously.

Thesaurus: splendidly, admirably, favourably, comfortably, nicely; Antonym: badly, poorly.
8. Approvingly.
9. Attractively.
10. By a long way.

Example: well past midnight
11. Justifiably.

Example: can't very well ignore him
12. Conceivably; quite possibly.

Example: may well be right
13. Understandably.

Example: if she objects, as well she may
14. Very much.

Example: well worth doing
15. usually colloq
Used in combination for emphasis
Example: I'm jolly well going to
Example: I was well pleased!

adj better, best

1. Healthy.

Thesaurus: healthy, fit, fine, flourishing, robust, strong, in good health, thriving, sound; Antonym: ill.
2. In a satisfactory state.

Thesaurus: pleasant, favourable, satisfactory, agreeable, fortunate.
3. Sensible; advisable.

Example: would be well to check

exclamation

1. Used enquiringly in expectation of a response or explanation, etc.
2. Used variously in conversation, eg to resume a narrative, preface a reply, express surprise, indignation or doubt, etc.

Idiom: all very well

colloq
Said as an objecting response to a consoling remark: satisfactory or acceptable but only up to a point.
Example: It's all very well to criticize

Idiom: as well

Too; in addition.
Thesaurus: also, in addition, additionally, to boot.

Note: also with just
For all the difference it makes.
Example: I may as well tell you

Note: also with just
A good thing; lucky.
Example: It was just as well you came when you did

Idiom: as well as ...

In addition to ...
Thesaurus: including, together with, along with, plus, in addition to.

Idiom: be as well to do something

To be sensible to do it.

Idiom: do well out of something

To profit from it.

Idiom: leave well alone (let well alone)

Not to interfere in things that are satisfactory as they are.

Idiom: mean well

To have helpful or kindly intentions.

Idiom: very well

An expression of acceptance in complying with an order or accepting a point, etc.

Idiom: well and good

Used to show acceptance of facts or a situation.

Idiom: well and truly

Thoroughly; completely.

Idiom: well away

Making rapid progress; far away.

colloq
Drunk or asleep, etc.

Idiom: well done!

An expression used to congratulate someone on an achievement, etc.

Idiom: well enough

Satisfactory within limits.

Idiom: well off

Wealthy; financially comfortable.
Thesaurus: affluent, wealthy, rich, prosperous, successful, moneyed, well-to-do, well-heeled (slang), loaded (slang), in the money (slang); Antonym: poor.

Fortunate; successful.

Idiom: well out of something

colloq
Fortunate to be free of it.

Idiom: well up in something

colloq
Having a thorough knowledge of it.

Idiom: well, well

Expressing surprise.

Idiom: well worth something

Definitely worth it.

Etymology: Anglo-Saxon wel.