weller: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Very Low (Mostly in the fixed phrase 'all the weller')Informal, Colloquial, Dialectal (chiefly British)
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What does “weller” mean?
A comparative or more intense form of the adjective 'well' (meaning in good health), primarily used in a non-standard dialectal or colloquial way, chiefly in UK English, particularly as 'all the weller'.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A comparative or more intense form of the adjective 'well' (meaning in good health), primarily used in a non-standard dialectal or colloquial way, chiefly in UK English, particularly as 'all the weller'.
In modern use, almost exclusively part of the fixed informal expression 'all the weller', meaning 'even better' or 'more reason to be pleased'. Also serves as a surname (Weller).
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
The expression 'all the weller' is known and used in the UK (though still informal). It is virtually unknown in standard American English, which would use 'all the better' or 'even better'.
Connotations
British: conveys a folksy, slightly old-fashioned, or jocular tone. American: would be recognized only as a surname or as an oddity.
Frequency
Exceptionally rare in US usage. Has limited, specific idiomatic use in UK speech.
Grammar
How to Use “weller” in a Sentence
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Examples
Examples of “weller” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- If you can fix it yourself, that's all the weller.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not used.
Academic
Not used.
Everyday
Potential jocular or dialectal use in the UK, mostly among older speakers or in deliberate folksy speech.
Technical
Not used.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “weller”
Neutral
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “weller”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “weller”
- Using "weller" as a standard comparative adjective (e.g., "After the medicine, I felt weller").
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
It is not a standard word in modern English. Its only accepted, though informal, use is in the fixed phrase 'all the weller', chiefly in UK dialects.
No. This would be considered non-standard. The correct form is 'I'm feeling better today'.
They mean the same thing ('even better'), but 'all the weller' is a dialectal or jocular variant, while 'all the better' is the standard phrase.
In standard modern English, 'Weller' is primarily recognized as a surname (e.g., the musician Paul Weller). Its use as an adjective is very limited and non-standard.
A comparative or more intense form of the adjective 'well' (meaning in good health), primarily used in a non-standard dialectal or colloquial way, chiefly in UK English, particularly as 'all the weller'.
Weller is usually informal, colloquial, dialectal (chiefly british) in register.
Weller: in British English it is pronounced /ˈwel.ər/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈwel.ɚ/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “all the weller”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
If you feel WELL, and then you feel even better, you feel WELL-ER. Think: 'Well, well, well... that's weller!'
Conceptual Metaphor
HEALTH AS A QUANTIFIABLE SUBSTANCE (you can have 'more' of it).
Practice
Quiz
In which context is the word 'weller' most likely to be used correctly?