As a Noun: 1. The state in which you are fit and well and not ill. English = health. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To be not suffering from any illness. English = (be) well, (be) healthy. Interactive: 1. Used alone with a questioning look to greet someone. English = 'How are you?' 2. Used alone in response to someone's greeting. English = 'Fine, thanks!', 'I'm well...' As Modifier: 1. Often used before or after verb (action) signs to mean that the action was performed correctly or with great skill as a direct translation of the English adverb 'well'. 2. Widely used in this sense though it is resisted by many native signers who prefer to use a form of the sign 'good' in this sense.