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well-off

[wel-awf, -of]

adjective

  1. having sufficient money for comfortable living; well-to-do.

    Synonyms: , , ,
  2. in a satisfactory, favorable, or good position or condition.

    If you have your health, you are well-off.



well-off

adjective

  1. in a comfortable or favourable position or state

  2. financially well provided for; moderately rich

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of well-off1

First recorded in 1725–35
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Idioms and Phrases

In fortunate circumstances, especially wealthy or prosperous, as in They're quite well off now. This phrase may be a shortening of come well off, that is, “emerge in good circumstances.” [First half of 1600s]
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The Scottish government had already launched its own winter fuel benefit in response to the original cuts which included extra support for those less well-off, but also a universal payment which is unaffected by income.

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While those voters support Nawrocki's socially conservative views, some libertarians disagree with his support for generous state benefits for the less well-off.

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When you’re barely making ends meet, you can only wish to be any degree well-off and, therefore, be open to watching why that life comes with its predicaments, mainly having to do with ego.

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California still has the most foreign-born residents in the U.S. and it dominates in terms of the well-off, including retirees, but even this demographic group is moving on.

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"Even relatively well-off farmers selling surpluses don't see a turnaround anytime soon. And if they feel that way, imagine the plight of subsistence farmers," says Mr Dhar.

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