Not very and Well

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Well is an antonym for not very.

Well adverb - In a satisfactory way.

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Not very is an antonym for well.

Nearby Word: welled

While fans new to the franchise think it stands well on its own, fans of the original work are not very happy .

Source: Light Novel / Undefeated Bahamut Chronicle
This didn't turn out so well for them, however, as trying to be both a cruiser and an aircraft carrier means it's not very good at either role.

Source: Loophole Abuse / Real Life
This can sometimes be used by the forces of good as well, but it's not very common.

Source: No One Sees the Boss

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