English · Greetings & Phrases
well done
/ˌwɛl ˈdʌn/
[/ˌwɛl ˈdʌn/]
praise for achievement
Beginnerphrase
Definition
A phrase used to praise someone for doing something successfully.
Example
Well done on finishing the marathon; that was an incredible achievement.
Well done on finishing the marathon; that was an incredible achievement.
Etymology
From "well," Old English "wel," plus the past participle of "do."
How & Where It’s Used
Used to congratulate effort or success; can also describe thoroughly cooked meat.