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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!"
Aug 13, 2024 · 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.
an apparent reservoir or a source of human feelings, emotions, energy, etc.: He was a well of gentleness and courtesy. Synonyms: font, mine, fund, store. a container, receptacle, or reservoir for a liquid: the well of ink in a fountain pen.
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.
well. 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.
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).
1. adverb A1. 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 A1. 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. A flow of water from the earth; natural spring and pool. Any of various vessels, containers, etc. for holding liquid, as an inkwell. A mineral spring. A source of abundant supply; fount. A book that is a well of information. To rise to the surface, ready to flow. Tears welled in my eyes.
A well is a hole that is dug, drilled, or cut into the earth in order to reach a supply of water, oil, or gas.
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.
