very well

== English == === Pronunciation === === Adverb === very well (not comparable) Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see very,‎ well. (idiomatic) Used to weaken the effect of certain modal verbs. ==== Usage notes ==== (used to weaken the effect of modal verbs): The improbability introduced by may is weaker in It may very well rain than in It may rain. Likewise, the impossibility meant by can't is weaker in I can't very well talk than in I can't talk. === Interjection === very well (idiomatic, formal) 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. (idiomatic) Synonym of fair enough. (Can we add an example for this sense?) (naval) 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." ==== Translations ==== === Adjective === very well (not comparable) Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see very,‎ well.