well

language: en

definitions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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).
  4. adverb
    In a good, satisfactory, or acceptable manner; successfully.
    en: In a good, satisfactory, or acceptable manner; successfully.
  5. adverb
    To a great extent or degree; considerably.
    en: To a great extent or degree; considerably.
  6. 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).
  7. adjective
    In good health; free from illness.
    en: In good health; free from illness.
  8. adjective
    Advisable or prudent; best.
    en: Advisable or prudent; best.
  9. 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

  1. They dug a deep well to access the underground aquifer.

    They dug a deep well to access the underground aquifer.

  2. The elevator cables run through the central well of the building.

    The elevator cables run through the central well of the building.

  3. She is a well of information regarding local history.

    She is a well of information regarding local history.

  4. The project was completed well ahead of schedule.

    The project was completed well ahead of schedule.

  5. It is well past midnight now.

    It is well past midnight now.

  6. Well, I suppose we should get going.

    Well, I suppose we should get going.

  7. I don't feel very well today.

    I don't feel very well today.

  8. It would be well to check the facts before publishing.

    It would be well to check the facts before publishing.

  9. Tears welled up in her eyes as she read the letter.

    Tears welled up in her eyes as she read the letter.