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- DictionaryWell/wel/
adverb
- 1. in a good or satisfactory way: "the whole team played well"
- 2. in a thorough manner: "add the mustard and lemon juice and mix well"
adjective
- 1. in good health; free or recovered from illness: "I don't feel very well"
- 2. sensible; advisable: "it would be well to know just what this suggestion entails"
exclamation
- 1. used to express a range of emotions including surprise, anger, resignation, or relief: "Well, really! The manners of some people!"
Definitions of well. adverb. (often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well') “the children behaved well ” “a task well done” “the party went well ” “he slept well ” “a well -argued thesis” “a well -seasoned dish” “a well -planned party”
3 days ago · 1. adverb. You say well to indicate that you are about to say something. Sylvia shook hands. 'Well, you go get yourselves some breakfast.'. Well, I don't like the look of that. 2. adverb. You say well to indicate that you intend or want to carry on speaking. You can, you know, get paranoid? Well, that's something I really try and avoid.
1. A deep hole or shaft sunk into the earth to obtain water, oil, gas, or brine. 2. A container or reservoir for a liquid, such as ink. 3. a. A place where water issues from the earth; a spring or fountain. b. A mineral spring. c. wells A watering place; a spa. 4. An abundant source: a well of information. 5.
Well definition, in a good or satisfactory manner: Business is going well. See more.
Check pronunciation: well. Definition of well adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
to a great extent or degree. He was driving at well over the speed limit. She is well aware of the dangers. They are very well suited to each other. a well-loved tale. The castle is well worth a visit.
wells; welled; welling. Britannica Dictionary definition of WELL. [no object] of a liquid. : to rise to a surface and flow out — usually + up. Tears of joy welled up in her eyes. [=her eyes filled with tears of joy] — often used figuratively. He felt anger welling up inside him. [=he felt himself becoming angry]
