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2. 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))
3. 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))
4. 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))
5. well
adjective. ['ˈwɛl'] in good health especially after having suffered illness or injury; at least I feel well".
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- well (English)
- weallan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- wel (Middle English (1100-1500))
- well (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. well
adjective. ['ˈwɛl'] wise or advantageous and hence advisable.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- well (English)
- weallan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- wel (Middle English (1100-1500))
- well (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. well
adjective. ['ˈwɛl'] resulting favorably.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- well (English)
- weallan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- wel (Middle English (1100-1500))
- well (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. well
verb. ['ˈwɛl'] come up, as of a liquid.
Etymology
- well (English)
- weallan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- wel (Middle English (1100-1500))
- well (Old English (ca. 450-1100))