Well

4 lettersadverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

In a good or satisfactory way; thoroughly or effectively.

“She performed well in the piano recital.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/wɛl/

Related Words

Synonyms

properly effectively thoroughly

Antonyms

illbadlydisadvantageously

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

W start with double L, single vowel E.

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Scrabble

Worth 7 points, good for parallel plays.

Words Related to Well

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “well” to make these 4-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

bell cell dell fell gell hell jell sell tell wall will

Add a letter to make a longer word

5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “well”.

dwell swell wells welly

Longer words starting with Well

Words that begin with “well”.

wells welly wellness wellington

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