Did you know that the phrase “very well” has an advanced meaning that you’ll actually hear native speakers use in real life and in shows and movies? I’m sure you already know what this phrase means in sentences like “You can sing very well” and “I can’t hear you very well,” but it takes on a completely different meaning when you change its position in a sentence, and I share this meaning with you in today’s video!
Normally, we put “very well” after a verb in a sentence, but to use this phrase in a more advanced way, we need to put it BEFORE a verb and use it with the modal verbs “could,” “might,” or “may.” When used in this way, “very well” allows us to say that we think something is very likely or plausible, or that there’s a strong possibility that something will be true. Take a look at these examples:
He could very well win the competition if he keeps practicing.
It’s sunny now, but the weather very well could change by the afternoon.
The meeting very well might be canceled because of the weather.
This might very well be the only chance we have to go to the beach this year.
I think that, if you keep doing it, it may very well turn into a hobby that you really enjoy!
What you did very well may have saved his life.
As you can see above, “very well” can be placed either before or after these modal verbs. This meaning of “very well” is a great one to use on the speaking portion of exams like the IELTS or TOEFL, but before that, try using it in a sentence in the comments below, and don’t forget to give this video a ❤️ and follow if you found it helpful!
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