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WELL noun

Definition of well (noun)

  1. a deep hole or shaft dug or drilled to obtain water or oil or gas or brine
  2. a cavity or vessel used to contain liquid
  3. an abundant source
  4. an open shaft through the floors of a building (as for a stairway)
  5. an enclosed compartment in a ship or plane for holding something as e.g. fish or a plane's landing gear or for protecting something as e.g. a ship's pumps

WELL verb

Definition of well (verb)

  1. come up, as of a liquid
    • "Tears well in her eyes"; "the currents well up"
    • synonyms: swell

WELL adjective

Definition of well (adjective)

  1. in good health especially after having suffered illness or injury
    • "appears to be entirely well"; "the wound is nearly well"; "a well man"; "I think I'm well; at least I feel well"
    • antonym: ill
  2. resulting favorably
    • "it's a good thing that I wasn't there"; "it is good that you stayed"; "it is well that no one saw you"; "all's well that ends well"
    • synonyms: good
  3. wise or advantageous and hence advisable
    • "it would be well to start early"

WELL adverb

Definition of well (adverb)

  1. (often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well')
    • "the children behaved well"; "a task well done"; "the party went well"; "he slept well"; "a well-argued thesis"; "a well-seasoned dish"; "a well-planned party"; "the baby can walk pretty good"
    • synonyms: good
    • antonym: badly
  2. thoroughly or completely; fully; often used as a combining form
    • "The problem is well understood"; "she was well informed"; "shake well before using"; "in order to avoid food poisoning be sure the meat is well cooked"; "well-done beef", "well-satisfied customers"; "well-educated"
  3. indicating high probability; in all likelihood
    • "I might well do it"; "a mistake that could easily have ended in disaster"; "you may well need your umbrella"; "he could equally well be trying to deceive us"
    • synonyms: easily
  4. (used for emphasis or as an intensifier) entirely or fully
    • "a book well worth reading"; "was well aware of the difficulties ahead"; "suspected only too well what might be going on"
  5. to a suitable or appropriate extent or degree
    • "the project was well underway"; "the fetus has well developed organs"; "his father was well pleased with his grades"
  6. favorably; with approval
    • "their neighbors spoke well of them"; "he thought well of the book"
    • antonym: badly
  7. to a great extent or degree
    • "I'm afraid the film was well over budget"; "painting the room white made it seem considerably (or substantially) larger"; "the house has fallen considerably in value"; "the price went up substantially"
    • synonyms: considerably, substantially
  8. with great or especially intimate knowledge
  9. with prudence or propriety
    • "You would do well to say nothing more"; "could not well refuse"
  10. with skill or in a pleasing manner
    • "she dances well"; "he writes well"
    • antonym: badly
  11. in a manner affording benefit or advantage
    • "she married well"; "The children were settled advantageously in Seattle"
    • synonyms: advantageously
    • antonym: badly
  12. in financial comfort
    • "They live well"; "she has been able to live comfortably since her husband died"
    • synonyms: comfortably
  13. without unusual distress or resentment; with good humor
    • "took the joke well"; "took the tragic news well"
    • antonym: badly
Source: Princeton University Wordnet

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