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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!"
1. a. : an issue of water from the earth : a pool fed by a spring. b. : source, origin. 2. a. : a pit or hole sunk into the earth to reach a supply of water. b. : a shaft or hole sunk to obtain oil, brine, or gas. 3. a. : an enclosure in the middle of a ship's hold to protect from damage and facilitate the inspection of the pumps. b.
in a good way, to a high or satisfactory standard: The documentary presented both sides of the problem very well. The concert was advertised well enough but ticket sales were poor. a well-cut suit. a well-paid job. well put Her points were well put (= expressed in a good or intelligent way).
n. 1. a hole drilled or bored into the earth to obtain water, petroleum, natural gas, brine, or sulfur. 2. a spring or natural source of water. 3. an apparent reservoir or a source of human feelings, emotions, energy, etc.: a well of compassion. 4. a container, receptacle, or reservoir for a liquid, as ink.
When you do something well, you do it in a good or satisfactory way. You can say, "I did really well on my French test," or "Finally, I slept well last night." When well is a noun, it means "a deep hole full of water or oil." When well is an adverb, it describes the way something's done.
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.
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.
Well definition: in a good or satisfactory manner. See examples of WELL used in a sentence.
Definition of well adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
in a good or satisfactory manner: Business is going well. thoroughly, carefully, or soundly: to shake well before using; listen well. in a moral or proper manner: to behave well.
What does the noun well mean? There are 38 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun well, four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. well has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.
