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- Dictionarywell/wel/
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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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.
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.
in a good way, to a high or satisfactory standard: The documentary presented both sides of the problem very well. The concert was advertised well enough but ticket sales were poor. a well-cut suit. a well-paid job. well put Her points were well put (= expressed in a good or intelligent way).
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.
35 meanings: 1. in a satisfactory manner 2. in a good, skilful, or pleasing manner 3. in a correct or careful manner 4. in a.... Click for more definitions.
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.
Definition of well adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
