very well

idiom

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.

: 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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CBS News, 2 June 2024 The fortunate thing is, Thailand is very well structured [for production]. —

Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024 Open from May to September, this beach is very well looked after, with picnic tables, BBQ areas, public bathrooms and play areas for children available. —

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