well
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Definition & Meaning of "well"in English

well
01

in a way that is right or satisfactory

well definition and meaning
Examples
She performed well in the exam, earning top marks.
02

in a way that leaves nothing undone or unresolved

03

quite likely to happen or be true

Examples
The situation could well get worse before it improves.
04

used to emphasize something

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Slang
Examples
That cake was well nice!
05

favorably; with approval

06

to a suitable or appropriate extent or degree

07

to a significant extent

Examples
The weather is well above freezing today.
08

with great or especially intimate knowledge

09

without unusual distress or resentment; with good humor

10

in financial comfort

11

in a manner affording benefit or advantage

12

with skill or in a pleasing manner

13

with prudence or propriety

Well
01

a deep hole dug in the ground to get access to the resources beneath, such as water, oil, etc.

well definition and meaning
02

a cavity or vessel used to contain liquid

03

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

04

an open shaft through the floors of a building (as for a stairway)

05

an abundant source

01

having good health, especially after recovering from an illness or injury

well definition and meaning
Examples
She was relieved to see her grandmother looking well after recovering from surgery.
02

wise or advantageous and hence advisable

03

resulting favorably

to well
01

come up, as of a liquid

01

said to express agreement to something, usually reluctantly

02

used to express contemplation, or fill the gaps in communciation

Examples
Well, I'm not entirely convinced by your argument.
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