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well

wɛl

Meanings

adverb

in a good or satisfactory way.
E.g. the whole team played well
in a thorough manner.
E.g. add the mustard and lemon juice and mix well
very probably; in all likelihood.
E.g. being short of breath may well be the first sign of asthma

adjective

in good health; free or recovered from illness.
E.g. I don't feel very well
sensible; advisable.
E.g. it would be well to know just what this suggestion entails

exclamation

used to express a range of emotions including surprise, anger, resignation, or relief.
E.g. Well, really! The manners of some people!

noun

a shaft sunk into the ground to obtain water, oil, or gas.
a plentiful source or supply.
E.g. she could feel a deep well of sympathy and compassion
an enclosed space in the middle of a building, giving room for stairs or a lift, or to allow light or ventilation.
a shelf beneath the counter of a bar on which bottles of alcohol are stored within easy reach of the person serving.
E.g. you would have never heard of the label of the gin in the well in average bars
a region of minimum potential.
E.g. a gravity well

verb

(of a liquid) rise up to the surface and spill or be about to spill.
E.g. tears were beginning to well up in her eyes

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