Synonyms

  well (in good health): I’m very well, thank you. healthy (in good health): Boil the bones, and the broth will keep you healthy. all right informal (not ill, not hurt): Jane was ill, but she is all right now. fine not used before a noun (in good health or reasonably …

  wrong (not correct, not right): The answer is wrong. incorrect (not correct, not true): You have incorrect information. false (not true): The report about the earthquake was false. untrue (not true): Her statement is completely untrue. in error (not correct; mistaken): She has admitted that she was in error. mistaken (to …

useful (good and beneficial for a practical purpose): This tool is useful for gardening. handy informal (easy to use or handle; useful): It’s quite a handy little toolbox. This cardboard box may come in handy. practical (useful or suitable): I need some practical advice on which car to buy. of use (useful): I …

take your time (to spend as much time as you need; do not hurry): It’s perfectly fine if we get there late, so take your time. delay (to make or become late, or to slow): The heavy traffic delayed us for hours. stall informal (to delay doing something or to …

  sleep (the natural state of rest during which you become unconscious): I suddenly woke from a deep sleep. nap (a short sleep, usually during the day): I will take a nap after lunch. doze (a light sleep, usually for a short time): I sat on the sofa and drifted …