very well

Definitions

1. 1

   Used other than figuratively or idiomatically

   Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see very, well.

   • She plays very well almost any instrument that you can think of.
   • Thus, when he drew up instructions in lawyer language, he expressed the important words by an initial, a medial, or a final consonant, and made scratches for all the words between; his clerks, however, understood him very well.
2. 2

   Used to weaken the effect of certain modal verbs.

   • It may very well rain this afternoon.
   • I can't very well talk to you and concentrate on sanding this at the same time.
3. 3

   Indicating acceptance, often with resignation or acquiescence, of a statement or…

   Indicating acceptance, often with resignation or acquiescence, of a statement or situation.

   • A: I don't want to go today.
   • B: Very well. Let's go tomorrow, then.
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   1. 4

      Synonym of fair enough.

   2. 5

      A standard response by a superior to a report or confirmation.

      • Conning officer: "Rudder amidships."
      • Helmsman: "Rudder amidships aye! Rudder now amidships."
      • Conning officer: "Very well."

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