well
/wɛl/
adverb
- In a good, satisfactory, or skillful manner.
- The team performed well in the championship game.
- He speaks French well enough to hold a conversation.
- She plays the piano very well.
- Completely or thoroughly.
- I know the city well because I lived there for ten years.
- Make sure you stir the mixture well before baking.
- Shake the bottle well before use.
- To a great extent or degree; very much.
- The movie is well worth watching.
- The temperature was well below freezing.
- He is well ahead of the other runners.
Antonyms
verb
- To rise or flow upward, as a liquid from a source.
- Tears welled up in her eyes during the sad movie.
- Anger welled inside him as he listened to the unfair criticism.
- Water welled up from the ground after the heavy rain.
adjective
- In good health; not sick.
- After a week of rest, she was finally well again.
- The doctor said the patient is doing well.
- I hope you feel well soon.
- In a satisfactory or proper condition.
- The car is old but still runs well.
- Make sure everything is well before you leave.
- All is well with the project so far.
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noun
- A deep hole or shaft dug into the ground to obtain water, oil, or gas.
- They drew water from the well with a bucket.
- The oil well produced thousands of barrels per day.
- The farmer dug a well to supply water for his crops.
- A source or supply of something, often used figuratively.
- Her grandmother was a well of wisdom and stories.
- The library is a well of knowledge for the community.
- He drew inspiration from a deep well of creativity.
interjection
- Used to express surprise, hesitation, or to introduce a remark.
- Well, let me think about that for a moment.
- Well, that's a good question.
- Well, I didn't expect to see you here!