How to pronounce well and what is the meaning of well
well
noun, adjective, adverb, verb
How to pronounce well?
The word well sounds like well
/wɛl/
What is the definition of well?
adverbin a manner affording benefit or advantage
Examples
- she married well
adverb(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')
Examples
- 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
adverbindicating high probability; in all likelihood
Examples
- I might well do it
- you may well need your umbrella
- he could equally well be trying to deceive us
adjectiveresulting favorably
Examples
- it is well that no one saw you
- all's well that ends well
adverbto a great extent or degree
Examples
- I'm afraid the film was well over budget
nounan abundant source
Examples
- she was a well of information
adverbwith great or especially intimate knowledge
Examples
- we knew them well
verbcome up, as of a liquid
Examples
- Tears well in her eyes
- the currents well up
adverbin financial comfort
Examples
- They live well
nouna cavity or vessel used to contain liquid
nouna deep hole or shaft dug or drilled to obtain water or oil or gas or brine
nounan 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
nounan open shaft through the floors of a building (as for a stairway)
adjectivein good health especially after having suffered illness or injury
Examples
- appears to be entirely well
- the wound is nearly well
- a well man
- I think I'm well; at least I feel well
adverb(used for emphasis or as an intensifier) entirely or fully
Examples
- a book well worth reading
- was well aware of the difficulties ahead
- suspected only too well what might be going on
adjectivewise or advantageous and hence advisable
Examples
- it would be well to start early
favorably; with approval
Examples
- their neighbors spoke well of them
- he thought well of the book
with skill or in a pleasing manner
Examples
- she dances well
- he writes well
without unusual distress or resentment; with good humor
Examples
- took the joke well
- took the tragic news well
What is the definition of "well"?
- adverb: (of a liquid) in a good or satisfactory condition.
What are synonyms for "well"?
- properly
- correctly
- rightly
- fitly
- adequately
What are antonyms for "well"?
- badly
- poorly
- incorrectly
How can "well" be used in a sentence?
- The water in the pool looks well.
- She plays the piano well.
What is the origin of the word "well"?
- Old English: wel
What are related words to "well"?
- good
- fine
- okay
- satisfactory
Can "well" be used as a noun?
- Yes, "well" can be used as a noun to refer to a deep hole in the ground from which water or oil is drawn.
Can "well" be used as an adjective?
- Yes, "well" can be used as an adjective to describe someone's health or state of being.
Can "well" be used as a verb?
- Yes, "well" can be used as a verb to indicate the emergence of a liquid or emotion.
What is the opposite of "well" as a noun?
- The opposite of "well" as a noun is "open pit" or "shaft".
