((comparative of `good') superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another) better
((comparative of `good') changed for the better in health or fitness) better
((comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable) best; better
(exerting force or influence) "the law is effective immediately"; "a warranty good for two years"; "the law is already in effect (or in force) effective; good; in effect; in force; better
(in good health especially after having suffered illness or injury) well; better
(wise or advantageous and hence advisable) well; better
adverb
(comparative of `well'; in a better or more excellent manner or more advantageously or attractively or to a greater degree etc.) better
(from a position of superiority or authority) best; better
((often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well')) well; good; better
(thoroughly or completely; fully; often used as a combining form) well; better
(indicating high probability; in all likelihood) well; easily; better
((used for emphasis or as an intensifier) entirely or fully) well; better
(to a suitable or appropriate extent or degree) well; better
(to a great extent or degree) "I'm afraid the film was well over budget"; "painting the room white made it seem considerably (or substantially) well; considerably; substantially; better