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What is the part of speech for word well?

The part of speech for "well" depends on its context. Here are the most common possibilities:

1. Adverb: This is the most common use of "well". It describes how something is done.

* "She sings well."

* "The team played well."

2. Interjection: This is used to express agreement, surprise, or other emotions.

* "Well, I'm glad you're here."

* "Well, that's interesting!"

3. Adjective: This is less common but can be used to describe someone's health or something's condition.

* "She's well again."

* "The project is well underway."

4. Noun: This is very rare, but it can refer to a well (a hole in the ground for water).

* "We drew water from the well."

To determine the part of speech, consider the sentence structure and the meaning.

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