American English
/wɛl/
One syllable.
In a good, correct, or successful way.
Practice out loudIn a good, correct, or successful way.
She sings well.
This phone works well with the app.
After an action, use well: She sings well, not She sings good.
work well · sleep well · speak well · do well
subject + verb + well
subject + verb + well + with + noun
Healthy and not ill.
I’m feeling well today.
The patient is well now.
get well · stay well · feel well
subject + be + well
subject + feel + well
Used to pause, begin an answer, change the topic, or show a small reaction.
Well, I’m not sure.
Well, what do you want to do?
At the start of an answer, well often means “bueno” or “pues.” It does not always describe something.
well, + subject + verb
Also; in addition, usually in the expression as well.
I’d like dessert as well.
Maya speaks Spanish as well.
subject + verb + as well
also; too
I want to come as well.
used to say that an action seems to be the best or most practical choice
We might as well take the bus.
used to praise someone for doing something successfully
Well done—you solved it!
For comparison, use better and best, not weller or wellest.