well

/wɛl/
adverb
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  1. 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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
  1. 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!