well
well
wɛl
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British pronunciation
/wɛl/

Definition & Meaning of "well"in English

well
01

in a way that is right or satisfactory

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She performed well in the exam, earning top marks.
The machine is functioning well after the repairs.
02

in a way that leaves nothing undone or unresolved

03

quite likely to happen or be true

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The situation could well get worse before it improves.
She could well be the best candidate for the job.
04

used to emphasize something

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That cake was well nice!
I 'm well tired after that walk.
05

favorably; with approval

06

to a suitable or appropriate extent or degree

07

to a significant extent

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The weather is well above freezing today.
It was well beyond the time to go home.
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.

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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

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She was relieved to see her grandmother looking well after recovering from surgery.
He felt well enough to return to work after a week of rest and recuperation.
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

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Well, I'm not entirely convinced by your argument.
Well, I guess we'll have to agree to disagree on this one.
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