Definition of well - Reverso English Dictionary
Adverb
1.
qualityin a good or satisfactory manner
- She performed well on the test..
2.
speech fillerused to introduce a remark or express hesitation
- Well, I guess we could leave now.
3.
degreeto a great extent or degree
- The news was well received..
4.
thoroughlyin a thorough manner
- He knows the subject well..
Adjective
1.
health statusin good health
- She looks well today..
2.
suitabilitysuitable or appropriate
- That sounds well for the occasion..
3.
wisdomDated prudent or advisableDated
- It is well to check the weather before traveling.
Noun
1.
waterhole in the ground for water or oil
- They drilled a well to access fresh water.
2.
resourcessource of supply or abundance
- Her kindness was a well of inspiration for everyone.
3.
naturenatural pool where groundwater surfaces
- The animals gathered around the well in the forest.
4.
legalTECH. US open space in a courtroomTECH. US
- The lawyer approached the well to address the judge.
Verb
1.
tearscome to the surface and form a pool
- Water welled up from the ground.
2.
liquidflow outwards or upwards naturally
- Tears began to well in her eyes.
3.
emotionsuddenly become stronger and need expression
- Anger welled up inside him.
Images of well
hole in the ground for water or oil 
natural pool where groundwater surfaces
Expressions with well
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expresses approval for someone's achievement or effort
Well done on passing your exams!
to a moderately high degree
She managed to complete the task pretty well despite the distractions..
come together smoothly and work well with others
They really gels well as a team during the project.
work well together
The team members mesh well on projects.
fail to achieve success or desired result in an event
The meeting didn't go well because no decisions were made.
literally in the same good way
He can sing just as well as she can.
used to describe money that brings good value
The new laptop was money well spent.
very valuable or beneficial, deserving the effort or cost
The long hike was well worth it for the view.
end successfully or as planned
The project will work out well if we follow the schedule.
seem more favorable than intended
The politician came off too well in the debate.
end a situation with a good result or good impression
Despite the tough questions, the candidate came off well in the interview.
cause physical discomfort, especially in the stomach
The heavy meal didn't sit well after the run.
treat someone in a fair or generous way
He always tries to do well by his employees.
progress successfully in a task or situation
She gets on well in her new job.
be liked or accepted by people
Her joke did not go over well with the crowd.
stays undamaged when moved or carried
This hard-shell suitcase travels well, even on rough cobblestones.
suggests doing something when no better choice is available
We may as well leave if the show is over.
suggest something because no better option exists
We might as well say it's over.
enhance the reputation of someone or something
Her volunteer work reflects well on her character.
have a positive opinion about someone or something
She thinks well of her new colleague.
used to express acceptance or agreement
If you can finish the project by Friday, well and good.
progressing as planned or expected
The project is well in hand and will be completed on time.
making good progress towards a goal
She is well on her way to finishing her degree.
organized and arranged neatly
Her presentation was well put together and easy to follow.
Origin of well
Old English, wella (spring of water)
Terms with well included in their meaning
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well known
known to many people and widely recognized
medical
healthy or well
close bond
person you know well and like
relationships
have strong affection, wish well and act for another's benefit
health check
ask if someone feels well or is not hurt
pets
well-behaved male pet, especially a dog
entertainment
game that was enjoyable or well-played
greeting
ask about someone's well-being or feelings
greeting well-being
ask about someone's well-being or current state
unhealthy
suffering from a disease or not feeling well
education
ability to do something well through training
appearance
having an attractively thin and well-shaped body
hope for well-being
express a hope for someone's future happiness or welfare
consideration
show concern for someone's feelings or well-being
well-being
feel fine or not be hurt
verification
verify the condition or well-being of someone or something
illustration
instance that illustrates a point well
medical
beneficial to health or well-being
well-being
state of being free from illness and full of energy
success
task done well or successfully
praise
task or job performed well
sleep
sleep well during the night and feel refreshed
communication
informal greeting asking about someone's well-being
behavior
well-behaved or obedient
Examples of well in a sentence
The project was completed well ahead of schedule. Well, I'm not completely sure yet. Well, that wasn't what I meant. She was well aware of the risks. The project was well executed. She explained the process well.
The team performed well under pressure. He felt well enough to go for a run. The doctor said I am well now. The dress fits well for the event. This plan works well for everyone. It's well to save money for emergencies. Well advice can prevent future problems. The old well in the village still provides water. Farmers rely on the well for irrigation. The well of knowledge in the library was vast. His creativity seemed like an endless well of ideas. Children played near the ancient well. The village relied on the well for water. The defendant stood nervously in the well. The well was cleared for the witness to testify. Tears welled in her eyes as she spoke. Emotions welled up within him unexpectedly. Blood began to well from the cut on his arm. Lava started to well from the volcano's crater. Pride welled up in him as he accepted the award.
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- French:bien, bien portant, ...
- German:gut, gesund, ...
- Italian:correttamente, in salute, ...
- Spanish:correctamente, saludable, ...
- Portuguese:bem, saudável, ...
- Chinese:好, 健康的, ...
- Japanese:うまく, 元気, ...
- Arabic:بِشَكْلٍ جَيِّد, بَخَيْر, ...
- Hebrew:הֵיטֵב, בָּרִיא, ...
- Russian:хорошо, здоровый, ...
- Ukrainian:добре, здоровий, ...
- Hindi:अच्छी तरह, स्वस्थ, ...
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