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What does "well" mean?

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In addition to the idioms beginning with well, also see alive and kicking (well); all's well that ends well; all very well; as well; as well as; augur well for; damn well; do well; full well; get well; hanged for a sheep, might as well be; leave well enough alone; only too (well); sit well with; think a lot (well) of; to a fare-thee-well; very well; wear well.

See well in WNW Idioms

as well

besides; in addition
with equal justification, propriety, or effect; equally

as well as

in addition to

wish someone well

to wish success or good fortune for someone

See well in American Heritage Dictionary 4 Idioms

as well

In addition; also: mentioned other matters as well.
With equal effect: I might as well go.

in well with

Informal

In a position to influence or be favored by: He's in well with management.

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well (synonyms)

Well begun is half done