Akademik

very well
adverb
1. quite well (Freq. 3)
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she doesn't feel first-rate today

Syn: ↑first-rate
2. an expression of agreement normally occurring at the beginning of a sentence (Freq. 2)
Syn: ↑fine, ↑alright, ↑all right, ↑OK

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used to express agreement or understanding, sometimes grudging

oh very well then, come in

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very well
1 somewhat old-fashioned
— used to say that you agree with something

Very well, then. I'll see you tomorrow.

Oh, very well. Do as you please.

see also all very well at well, 2
2 : reasonably or properly

I can't very well show up at the wedding uninvited. [=it would be improper for me to show up at the wedding uninvited]

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very well — see very, 1
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Useful english dictionary. 2012.