English-English Dictionary

Meaning of the word well in English

What does well mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

well

US /wel/
UK /wel/
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Adverb

1.

in a good or satisfactory way

Example:
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She sings very well.
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The plan worked out well.
Synonym:
satisfactorily properly correctly nicely finely
2.

to a great extent or degree

Example:
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He knows the subject very well.
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The project is well underway.
Synonym:
considerably greatly much far a lot

Adjective

in good health; free from illness

Example:
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I'm feeling very well today.
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She's not well enough to travel.
Synonym:
healthy fine hale hearty sound

Interjection

used to express a range of emotions, including surprise, resignation, or to introduce a remark

Example:
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Well, what do you think?
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Well, I suppose I could try.

Noun

a deep hole or shaft dug or drilled to obtain water, oil, or gas

Example:
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They dug a new well to get fresh water.
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The oil well was very productive.
Synonym:
borehole shaft spring fountain

Verb

to rise to the surface and flow out

Example:
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Tears welled up in her eyes.
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A feeling of dread welled up inside him.
Synonym:
gush flow stream surge rise
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