well

/wˈɛl/

/ˈwɛɫ/

[adverb] [noun] [adjective] [verb] [interjection]

well

[ADVERB]

in a way that is right, good, or satisfactory

synonyms : good

antonyms : ill

in a way that leaves nothing undone or unresolved

used to indicate that there is a high chance for something to happen or be true

synonyms : easily

(used for emphasis or as an intensifier) entirely or fully

favorably; with approval

antonyms : ill

to a suitable or appropriate extent or degree

to a great extent or degree

synonyms : considerably

substantially

with great or especially intimate knowledge

synonyms : intimately

without unusual distress or resentment; with good humor

antonyms : badly

in financial comfort

synonyms : comfortably

in a manner affording benefit or advantage

synonyms : advantageously

antonyms : badly

with skill or in a pleasing manner

antonyms : badly

with prudence or propriety

Well

[NOUN]

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

a cavity or vessel used to contain liquid

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

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

an abundant source

synonyms : fountainhead

wellspring

well

[ADJECTIVE]

healthy or in good health; recovered from illness

antonyms : ill

wise or advantageous and hence advisable

resulting favorably

synonyms : good

well(p)

to well

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

come up, as of a liquid

synonyms : swell

well

[INTERJECTION]

said to express agreement to something, usually reluctantly

Examples

1. The drama film portrayed the protagonist's emotional journey very well.

2. The car holds the corners very well.

3. Generally, the article reads very well.

4. Better ask teacher about.

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