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Hyphenation for “well”

Showing how to split the syllables of “well”.

What is the correct hyphenation for “well”? The purpose of hyphenation is to separate a word such as "well" because otherwise it would be too long and would no longer fit on one line. This separation not only saves space it improves the visually flow of the text. This word separation exists in most languages. In English, the word separation of “well” is based on the speech syllables. The separating syllable in linguistics is therefore the smallest group of sounds in the natural flow of speech. As a separator, the classic hyphen is usually used: „well“ ⟶ „well“.

Hyphens are occasionally used to denote syllabification, as in syl-la-bi-fi-ca-tion. Various British and North American dictionaries use an interpunct, sometimes called a "middle dot" or "hyphenation point", for this purpose, as in syl·la·bi·fi·ca·tion. This allows the hyphen to be reserved only for places where a hard hyphen is intended (for example, self-con·scious, un·self-con·scious, long-stand·ing). Similarly, hyphens may be used to indicate how a word is being or should be spelled. For example, W-O-R-D spells "word".

Definitions of "well"

well >> wɛl

Definition: [adverb] in a good or satisfactory way.
Example: the whole team played well

Synonyms of "well"

skilfully | with skill | ably | competently | proficiently | adeptly | adroitly | deftly | dexterously | effectively | expertly | with expertise | admirably | excellently | consummately | professionally |

Definition: [adverb] in a thorough manner.
Example: add the mustard and lemon juice and mix well

Synonyms of "well"

thoroughly | completely | efficiently | rigorously | effectively | conscientiously | industriously | carefully | closely | attentively | in depth | exhaustively | from top to bottom | minutely | in detail | meticulously | scrupulously | assiduously | painstakingly | methodically | comprehensively | fully | to the fullest extent | intensively | extensively |

Definition: [adverb] very probably; in all likelihood.
Example: being short of breath may well be the first sign of asthma

Synonyms of "well"

quite possibly | conceivably | quite likely | probably | undoubtedly | certainly | unquestionably | justifiably | reasonably |

Definition: [adjective] in good health; free or recovered from illness.
Example: I don't feel very well

Synonyms of "well"

healthy | in good health | all right | fine | fit | fighting fit | as fit as a fiddle | as fit as a flea | robust | strong | vigorous | blooming | thriving | bursting with health | in rude health | hale | hale and hearty | hearty | in good shape | in excellent shape | in good condition | in tip-top condition | in good trim | in fine fettle | sound | sound in body and limb | in the pink | up to snuff |

Definition: [adjective] sensible; advisable.
Example: it would be well to know just what this suggestion entails

Synonyms of "well"

advisable | sensible | prudent | politic | commonsensical | wise | canny | judicious | shrewd | expedient | provident | recommended | advantageous | beneficial | profitable | gainful | desirable | a good idea |

Definition: [exclamation] used to express a range of emotions including surprise, anger, resignation, or relief.
Example: Well, really! The manners of some people!

Synonyms of "well"