very well
phrase
1
somewhat old-fashioned
—used to say that one agrees with something
Very well, then. I'll see you tomorrow.
Oh, very well. Do as you please.
2
: reasonably or properly
I can't very well show up at the wedding uninvited.
Examples of very well in a Sentence
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Clara Ludmir,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
These eight destinations run the spectrum from full-bore bars to semi-restaurants that also do drinking very well.
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Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
30 June 2026
Reprising a season theme, Padres relievers did their jobs very well.
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Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 June 2026
Forward Jonah Sivertson in Round 4 was an honorable mention on my list has the tools to play outside of his feet, and sixth-round goalie Matthew Minchak played very well in stretches in the OHL this year.
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Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
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Clara Ludmir,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
These eight destinations run the spectrum from full-bore bars to semi-restaurants that also do drinking very well.
—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
30 June 2026
Reprising a season theme, Padres relievers did their jobs very well.
—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 June 2026
Forward Jonah Sivertson in Round 4 was an honorable mention on my list has the tools to play outside of his feet, and sixth-round goalie Matthew Minchak played very well in stretches in the OHL this year.
—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
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“Very well.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/very%20well. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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