leave well enough alone

well

L l

Definitions of leave well enough alone words

adverb leave well enough alone in a good or satisfactory manner: Business is going well. 1
adverb leave well enough alone thoroughly, carefully, or soundly: to shake well before using; listen well. 1
adverb leave well enough alone in a moral or proper manner: to behave well. 1
adverb leave well enough alone commendably, meritoriously, or excellently: a difficult task well done. 1
adverb leave well enough alone with propriety, justice, or reason: I could not well refuse. 1
adverb leave well enough alone adequately or sufficiently: Think well before you act. 1

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English, Old English wel(l) (adj. and adv.); cognate with Dutch wel, German wohl, Old Norse vel, Gothic waila

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 100% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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