What does WELL mean in this sentence？
She can still thread a needle although she is well over 80.
Thank you！
Search from various English teachers...
Answers · 6
2
Hello 'well over' means 'a lot more than'; here it means 'a lot older than'.
Ellie
1
Substitute the word 'significantly' for 'well.'
0
The online Oxford Learner's Dictionaries are an excellent resource.
Oxford Learner's Dictionaries
https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/well_1
well adverb
definition: to a great extent or degree
example: He was driving at well over the speed limit.
0
She is significantly / much past the age of 80.
0
more than
Still haven’t found your answers?
Write down your questions and let the native speakers help you!
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to learn a language from the comfort of your own home. Browse our selection of experienced language tutors and enroll in your first lesson now!
Start Learning Today
