Definition (noun) a deep hole or shaft dug or drilled to obtain water or oil or gas or brine
Definition (noun) a cavity or vessel used to contain liquid
Definition (noun) an abundant source
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she was a well of information
Definition (noun) an open shaft through the floors of a building (as for a stairway)
Definition (noun) 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
Definition (verb) come up, as of a liquid
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Tears well in her eyes
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the currents well up
Definition (adj) in good health especially after having suffered illness or injury
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appears to be entirely well
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the wound is nearly well
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a well man
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I think I'm well; at least I feel well
Definition (adj) resulting favorably
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it's a good thing that I wasn't there
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it is good that you stayed
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it is well that no one saw you
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all's well that ends well
Definition (adj) wise or advantageous and hence advisable
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it would be well to start early
Definition (adv) (often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well')
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the children behaved well
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a task well done
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the party went well
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he slept well
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a well-argued thesis
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a well-seasoned dish
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a well-planned party
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the baby can walk pretty good
Definition (adv) thoroughly or completely; fully; often used as a combining form
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The problem is well understood
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she was well informed
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shake well before using
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in order to avoid food poisoning be sure the meat is well cooked
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well-done beef
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well-satisfied customers
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well-educated
Definition (adv) indicating high probability; in all likelihood
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I might well do it
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a mistake that could easily have ended in disaster
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you may well need your umbrella
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he could equally well be trying to deceive us
Definition (adv) (used for emphasis or as an intensifier) entirely or fully
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a book well worth reading
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was well aware of the difficulties ahead
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suspected only too well what might be going on
Definition (adv) to a suitable or appropriate extent or degree
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the project was well underway
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the fetus has well developed organs
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his father was well pleased with his grades
Definition (adv) favorably; with approval
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their neighbors spoke well of them
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he thought well of the book
Definition (adv) to a great extent or degree
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I'm afraid the film was well over budget
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painting the room white made it seem considerably (or substantially) larger
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the house has fallen considerably in value
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the price went up substantially
Definition (adv) with great or especially intimate knowledge
Definition (adv) with prudence or propriety
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You would do well to say nothing more
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could not well refuse
Definition (adv) with skill or in a pleasing manner
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she dances well
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he writes well
Definition (adv) in a manner affording benefit or advantage
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she married well
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The children were settled advantageously in Seattle
Definition (adv) in financial comfort
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They live well
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she has been able to live comfortably since her husband died
Definition (adv) without unusual distress or resentment; with good humor
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took the joke well
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took the tragic news well