well
definitions
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noun
A hole or shaft sunk into the earth to obtain water, oil, gas, or other natural resources.en: A hole or shaft sunk into the earth to obtain water, oil, gas, or other natural resources.
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noun
An enclosed space in a building used for stairs, elevators, or vertical pipes.en: An enclosed space in a building used for stairs, elevators, or vertical pipes.
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noun
A source or abundant supply of something, often abstract (e.g., knowledge, emotion).en: A source or abundant supply of something, often abstract (e.g., knowledge, emotion).
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adverb
In a good, satisfactory, or acceptable manner; successfully.en: In a good, satisfactory, or acceptable manner; successfully.
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adverb
To a great extent or degree; considerably.en: To a great extent or degree; considerably.
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adverb
Used to introduce a remark, resume a narrative, or express resignation (interjectional use).en: Used to introduce a remark, resume a narrative, or express resignation (interjectional use).
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adjective
In good health; free from illness.en: In good health; free from illness.
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adjective
Advisable or prudent; best.en: Advisable or prudent; best.
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verb
To rise to the surface and flow out, like water from a well or spring (often followed by 'up' or 'out').en: To rise to the surface and flow out, like water from a well or spring (often followed by 'up' or 'out').
examples
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They dug a deep well to access the underground aquifer.
They dug a deep well to access the underground aquifer.
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The elevator cables run through the central well of the building.
The elevator cables run through the central well of the building.
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She is a well of information regarding local history.
She is a well of information regarding local history.
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The project was completed well ahead of schedule.
The project was completed well ahead of schedule.
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It is well past midnight now.
It is well past midnight now.
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Well, I suppose we should get going.
Well, I suppose we should get going.
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I don't feel very well today.
I don't feel very well today.
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It would be well to check the facts before publishing.
It would be well to check the facts before publishing.
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Tears welled up in her eyes as she read the letter.
Tears welled up in her eyes as she read the letter.