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Soheil1 Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary

Do well

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"Black is doing very well in this position."
from Winning Chess Play

What does do well mean?
  

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"To do well" describes one's step-by-step progress in some endeavor. The present progressive tense, "is doing well" indicates that the subject has moved along a path effectively in the very recent past (and this has placed him in a favorable position). More specifically, "Black is doing very well in this position" indicates that his prospects for success are very favorable.

— Avangi

  • "To do well" describes one's step-by-step progress in some endeavor.
  • The present progressive tense, "is doing well" indicates that the subject has moved along a path effectively in the very recent past (and this has placed him in a favorable position).
  • More specifically, "Black is doing very well in this position" indicates that his prospects for success are very favorable.
  • The possibilities for future moves seem to place him at an advantage.
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"To do well" describes one's step-by-step progress in some endeavor.
The present progressive tense, "is doing well" indicates that the subject has moved along a path effectively in the very recent past (and this has placed him in a favorable position).

More specifically, "Black is doing very well in this position" indicates that his prospects for success are very favorable.
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