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Discover LudwigThe phrase "means well" is correct and commonly used in written English.
It is often used to describe someone's intentions or actions, even if they may not have the desired outcome or effect. It is typically used in a positive or sympathetic context. Example: "Despite his bumbling and sometimes misguided efforts, John always means well and genuinely wants to help others."
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Bien means "well," and venue is a noun meaning arrival.
She means well".
No doubt it means well.
"I think Bob means well," I said.
It all means — well, probably nothing.
Oh, she means well enough.
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It means "well-filled or plentifully supplied," not "including".
That means well-known names and obedience to genre conventions.
It means well-funded universities and saying how we'll pay for them.
Playing new teams means well-executed offenses are going to get good looks.
Which means... well, I guess you know what it means".
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