well

US /wel/
UK /wel/
"well" picture
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in a good or satisfactory way

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She sings very well.
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The plan worked out well.
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satisfactorilyproperlycorrectlynicelyfinely
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to a great extent or degree

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He knows the subject very well.
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The project is well underway.
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considerablygreatlymuchfara lot
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in good health; free from illness

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I'm feeling very well today.
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She's not well enough to travel.
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healthyfinehaleheartysound
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used to express a range of emotions, including surprise, resignation, or to introduce a remark

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Well, what do you think?
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Well, I suppose I could try.
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a deep hole or shaft dug or drilled to obtain water, oil, or gas

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They dug a new well to get fresh water.
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The oil well was very productive.
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boreholeshaftspringfountain
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to rise to the surface and flow out

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Tears welled up in her eyes.
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A feeling of dread welled up inside him.
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gushflowstreamsurgerise
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as wellwell-trainedwell-donewell-dressedwell-paidwell-bredwell-built