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- Dictionarywell/wɛl/
adverb
- 1. in a good or satisfactory way: "the whole team played well" Similar Opposite
- 2. in a thorough manner: "add the mustard and lemon juice and mix well" Similar Opposite
adjective
- 1. in good health; free or recovered from illness: "I don't feel very well" Similar Opposite
- 2. sensible; advisable: "it would be well to know just what this suggestion entails" Similar Opposite
exclamation
- 1. used to express a range of emotions including surprise, anger, resignation, or relief: "Well, really! The manners of some people!"
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very much, to a great degree, or completely: Knead the dough well, then divide it into four pieces. He could well imagine how much his promise was going to cost him. I can't catch the bus - there are no buses after midnight, as you well know. well enough He plays the piano well enough (= to a satisfactory standard). C1.
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.
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.
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.
Definition of well adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
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.
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 deep hole or shaft sunk into the earth to obtain water, oil, gas, or brine.
a — used in phrases like might as well and may as well to say that something should be done or accepted because it cannot be avoided or because there is no good reason not to do it You might as well tell them the truth.
