1. well
adverb. ['ˈwɛl'] (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 forwell').
Synonyms
Etymology
- well (English)
- weallan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- wel (Middle English (1100-1500))
- well (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
2. well
adverb. ['ˈwɛl'] indicating high probability; in all likelihood.
Synonyms
Etymology
- well (English)
- weallan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- wel (Middle English (1100-1500))
- well (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. well
noun. ['ˈwɛl'] a deep hole or shaft dug or drilled to obtain water or oil or gas or brine.
Synonyms
Etymology
- well (English)
- weallan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- wel (Middle English (1100-1500))
- well (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. be
verb. ['ˈbiː, bi'] have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun).
Etymology
- be (English)
- been (Middle English (1100-1500))
- beon (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. be
verb. ['ˈbiː, bi'] occupy a certain position or area; be somewhere.
Antonyms
Etymology
- be (English)
- been (Middle English (1100-1500))
- beon (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. be
verb. ['ˈbiː, bi'] have an existence, be extant.
Synonyms
Etymology
- be (English)
- been (Middle English (1100-1500))
- beon (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. be
verb. ['ˈbiː, bi'] be identical or equivalent to.
Synonyms
Etymology
- be (English)
- been (Middle English (1100-1500))
- beon (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. be
verb. ['ˈbiː, bi'] form or compose.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- be (English)
- been (Middle English (1100-1500))
- beon (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. be
verb. ['ˈbiː, bi'] represent, as of a character on stage.
Etymology
- be (English)
- been (Middle English (1100-1500))
- beon (Old English (ca. 450-1100))