Definition for "Well"

Etymology

Old English wel
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Well - (Exclamation)

phonetic : /wel/ http://www.gstatic.com/dictionary/static/sounds/de/0/well.mp3
1. Used to express a range of emotions including surprise, anger, resignation, or relief
  • Well, really! The manners of some people!
2. Used when pausing to consider one's next words
  • well, I suppose I could fit you in at 3:45
3. Used to express agreement or acceptance, often in a qualified or slightly reluctant way
  • well, all right, but be quick
4. Used to introduce the resumption of a narrative or a change of subject
5. Used to mark the end of a conversation or activity
  • well, cheers, Tom—I must run
6. Used to indicate that one is waiting for an answer or explanation from someone
  • Well? You promised to tell me all about it
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Well - (Adverb)

phonetic : /wel/ http://www.gstatic.com/dictionary/static/sounds/de/0/well.mp3
comparative : better
1. In a good or satisfactory way
  • the whole team played well
2. In a way that is appropriate to the facts or circumstances
  • you did well to come and tell me
3. So as to have a fortunate outcome
  • his campaign did not go well
4. In a kind way
  • the animals will remain loyal to humans if treated well
5. With praise or approval
  • people spoke well of him
6. With equanimity
  • she took it very well, all things considered
7. Profitably; advantageously
  • she would marry well or not at all
8. In a condition of prosperity or comfort
  • they lived well and were generous with their money
9. Luckily; opportunely
  • hail fellow, well met
10. In a thorough manner
  • add the mustard and lemon juice and mix well
11. To a great extent or degree (often used for emphasis)
  • the visit had been planned well in advance
12. Intimately; closely
  • he knew my father very well
13. Very; extremely
  • he was well out of order
14. Used as an intensifier
  • I should bloody well hope so
15. Very probably; in all likelihood
  • being short of breath may well be the first sign of asthma
16. Without difficulty
  • she could well afford to pay for the reception herself
17. With good reason
  • “What are we doing here?” “You may well ask.”
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good ((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')) "the children behaved well"; "a task well done"; "the party went well"; "he slept well"; "a well-argued thesis"; "a well-seasoned dish"; "a well-planned party"; "the baby can walk pretty good"
(adv) well (thoroughly or completely; fully; often used as a combining form) "The problem is well understood"; "she was well informed"; "shake well before using"; "in order to avoid food poisoning be sure the meat is well cooked"; "well-done beef"; "well-satisfied customers"; "well-educated"
easily (indicating high probability; in all likelihood) "I might well do it"; "a mistake that could easily have ended in disaster"; "you may well need your umbrella"; "he could equally well be trying to deceive us"
(adv) well ((used for emphasis or as an intensifier) entirely or fully) "a book well worth reading"; "was well aware of the difficulties ahead"; "suspected only too well what might be going on"
(adv) well (to a suitable or appropriate extent or degree) "the project was well underway"; "the fetus has well developed organs"; "his father was well pleased with his grades"
(adv) well (favorably; with approval) "their neighbors spoke well of them"; "he thought well of the book"
substantially (to a great extent or degree) "I'm afraid the film was well over budget"; "painting the room white made it seem considerably (or substantially) larger"; "the house has fallen considerably in value"; "the price went up substantially"
intimately (with great or especially intimate knowledge) "we knew them well"
(adv) well (with prudence or propriety) "You would do well to say nothing more"; "could not well refuse"
(adv) well (with skill or in a pleasing manner) "she dances well"; "he writes well"
advantageously (in a manner affording benefit or advantage) "she married well"; "The children were settled advantageously in Seattle"
comfortably (in financial comfort) "They live well"; "she has been able to live comfortably since her husband died"
(adv) well (without unusual distress or resentment; with good humor) "took the joke well"; "took the tragic news well"
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manner Accurately, competently.
  • He does his job well.
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manner Completely, fully.
  • A well done steak.
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degree To a significant degree.
  • That author is well known.
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degree, UK, slang Very (as a general-purpose intensifier).
  • That guy rocks! I think he's called Matthew Lillard or sommat but he is well cool in Scream.
  • Hey Dude / FIFA 2003 is well wicked, I've got FIFA 2002 on PS2, David Beckham on Xbox and Football Manager on Xbox too, out of all pfsic] them FIFA 2003 is easliysic] the best..
  • Hey, you should've seen it, it was well good.
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Well - (Noun)

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plural : wells
1. A shaft sunk into the ground to obtain water, oil, or gas
2. A plentiful source or supply
  • she could feel a deep well of sympathy and compassion
3. A water spring or fountain
4. A depression made to hold liquid
  • put the flour on a flat surface and make a well to hold the eggs
5. A place where there are mineral springs
  • Tunbridge Wells
6. An enclosed space in the middle of a building, giving room for stairs or an elevator, or to allow light or ventilation
7. The place in a court of law where the clerks and ushers sit
8. A region of minimum potential
  • a gravity well
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(n) well (a deep hole or shaft dug or drilled to obtain water or oil or gas or brine)
(n) well (a cavity or vessel used to contain liquid)
fountainhead (an abundant source) "she was a well of information"
(n) well (an open shaft through the floors of a building (as for a stairway))
(n) well (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)
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well (a deep hole or shaft dug or drilled to obtain water or oil or gas or brine)
well (a cavity or vessel used to contain liquid)
fountainhead (an abundant source) "she was a well of information"
well (an open shaft through the floors of a building (as for a stairway))
well (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)
Herbert George Wells (prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946))
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A hole sunk into the ground as a source of water, oil, natural gas or other fluids.
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A place where a liquid such as water surfaces naturally, a spring.
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A small depression suitable for holding liquid, or other objects.
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nautical A vertical, cylindrical trunk in a ship, reaching down to the lowest part of the hull, through which the bilge pumps operate.
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nautical The cockpit of a sailboat.
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A well drink.
  • They're having a special tonight: $1 wells.
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The playfield of the video game Tetris.
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Well - (Verb)

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past tense : welled
1. (of a liquid) Rise to the surface and spill or be about to spill
  • tears were beginning to well in her eyes
2. (of an emotion) Arise and become more intense
  • all the old bitterness began to well up inside her again
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swell (come up, as of a liquid) "Tears well in her eyes"; "the currents well up"
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swell (come up, as of a liquid) "Tears well in her eyes"; "the currents well up"
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To seep out of the surface.
  • Blood welled from the wound.
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To have something seep out of the surface.
  • Her eyes welled with tears.
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Well - (Adjective)

phonetic : /wel/ http://www.gstatic.com/dictionary/static/sounds/de/0/well.mp3
comparative : better
1. In good health; free or recovered from illness
  • I don't feel very well
2. In a satisfactory state or position
  • all is not well in her ideal-looking town
3. Sensible; advisable
  • it would be well to know just what this suggestion entails
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(adj) well (in good health especially after having suffered illness or injury) "appears to be entirely well"; "the wound is nearly well"; "a well man"; "I think I'm well; at least I feel well"
good, well (resulting favorably) "it's a good thing that I wasn't there"; "it is good that you stayed"; "it is well that no one saw you"; "all's well that ends well"
(adj) well (wise or advantageous and hence advisable) "it would be well to start early"
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In good health.
  • I had been sick, but now I'm well.
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archaic Prudent; good; well-advised.
  • On leaving the operating table it is well to put the patient in a bed previously warmed and supplied with hot cans.
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Well - (Interjection)

colloquial Used to acknowledge a statement or situation (short form for "that is well").
  • A: The car is broken.
  • B: Well, we could walk to the movies instead.
  • A: I didn't like the music.
  • B: Well, I thought it was good.
  • A: (Accidentally sets tent on fire).
  • B: Well, I guess we're sleeping under the stars tonight.
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colloquial, dated, US, Canadian An exclamation of surprise, often doubled or tripled.
  • Well, well, well, what do we have here?
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colloquial Used in speech to fill gaps; filled pause.
  • It was a bit...well...too loud.
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Well - (Proper noun)

A small cathedral city in Somerset, England; the smallest city in England.
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A topographic surname for someone living near a well or a spring.
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Well - (General)

4. (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'); "the children behaved well"; "a task well done"; "the party went well"; "he slept well"; "a well-argued thesis"; "a well-seasoned dish"; "a ...
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5. a deep hole or shaft dug or drilled to obtain water or oil or gas or brine
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6. come up, as of a liquid; "Tears well in her eyes"; "the currents well up"
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7. in good health especially after having suffered illness or injury; "appears to be entirely well"; "the wound is nearly well"; "a well man"; "I think I'm well; at least I feel well"
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8. a cavity or vessel used to contain liquid
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9. good: resulting favorably; "it's a good thing that I wasn't there"; "it is good that you stayed"; "it is well that no one saw you"; "all's well that ends well"
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10. Well... is the first album released by singer and actress Katey Sagal. The album was originally released on April 19, 1994 by Virgin Records.
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11. Well is a village in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is a part of the municipality of Maasdriel, and lies about 9 km northwest of 's-Hertogenbosch.
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12. Well is a play about illness written by and starring Lisa Kron. Well made its world premier at the Joseph Papp Public Theater in New York City in 2004. The play was directed by Leigh Silverman and also starred Jayne Houdyshell as Lisa's mother, Ann Kron. ...
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13. A water well is an excavation or structure created in the ground by digging, driving, boring or drilling to access groundwater in underground aquifers. The well water is by an electric submersible pump, a vertical turbine pump, a handpump or a mechanical pump (e.g. ...
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14. The Whole Earth 'Lectronic Link, normally shortened to The WELL, is one of the oldest virtual communities in continuous operation. It currently has about 4,000 members. It is best known for its Internet forums, but also provides email, shell accounts, and web pages. ...
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15. The Well is a 1913 drama film featuring Harry Carey.
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16. A hole sunk into the ground as a source of water, oil, natural gas or other fluids; A place where a liquid such as water surfaces naturally, a spring; A small depression suitable for holding liquid, or other objects; A vertical, cylindrical trunk in a ship, reaching down to the lowest part of ...
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17. (wellness) the quality or state of being in good health; The process of learning about and engaging in behaviors that are likely to result in optimal health
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18. (Wellness) An overall state of well-being and total health.
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19. (Wellness) is an “active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a more successful existence.” [39]
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20. (Wellness) The state of feeling well in the body, mind and spirit. top
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21. (wellness) related to health promotion
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22. (Wellness) A type of preventive medicine associated with an individual's lifestyle which, through a combination of exercise and diet, can reduce health care utilization and costs.
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23. (Wellness) Optimal health, incorporating the ability to function fully and actively over the physical, intellectual, emotional, spiritual, social, and environmental domains of health.
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24. (Wellness) Programs providing information designed to foster good personal, psychological/emotional and physical health for the well-rounded employee. Examples: Walking for Wellness,; Balancing Work and Life, Stress Reduction, Lunch Breaks at the Planetarium.
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25. (Wellness) Programs that help you stay healthy. They may include ways to prevent disease, stay fit and care for your health. They show you how to take up healthy lifestyle behaviors.
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26. (Wellness) The experience of vibrant health across the dimensions of mind, body and spirit.
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27. (Wellness) The integration of many different components (social, emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical) that expands one's potential to live (quality of life) and work effectively and to make a significant contribution to society. ...
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28. (Wellness) The relationships between health, regular physical activity, and physical fitness as it applies to Chiropractic philosophy.
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phonetic : /welz/ http://www.gstatic.com/dictionary/static/sounds/de/0/!Wells.mp3
1. H. G. (1866–1946), English novelist; full name Herbert George Wells. He wrote some of the earliest science-fiction novels, such as The War of the Worlds (1898), which combined political satire with warnings about the powers of science
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1. prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)
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2. Wells is a small cathedral city and civil parish in the Mendip district of Somerset, England, on the southern edge of the Mendip Hills. Although the population, recorded in the 2001 census, is only 10,406, it has had city status since 1205. ...
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3. Wells Regional Transportation Center is a train station in Wells, Maine served by Amtrak, the national railroad passenger system, and other transportation providers.
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4. Wells is a town in York County, Maine, United States. Founded in 1643, it is one of the oldest towns in Maine. The population was 9,400 at the 2000 census. Wells Beach is a popular summer destination.
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5. Wells is a surname of English origin. It derives from occupation, location, and topography. The occupational name (i.e. "Wellman") derives from the person responsible for a village's spring. The locational name (i.e. "Well") derives from the pre-7th century waella ("spring"). ...
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6. Wells is a county constituency centred on the city of Wells in Somerset. It elects one Member of Parliament (MP) to the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, by the first past the post voting system. The current MP is Tessa Munt, elected in 2010, of the Liberal Democrats.
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7. Places in the ship's hold for the pumps.
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8. Co-director of the Ministry of Peace and in charge of the Night Watch. Attempted to coerce Ivanova to join the Night Watch. (Played by John Vickery) (222)
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9. Dangerous occurrence at a well (other than a water well)
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Pronunciation : IPA

  • /wɛl/
  • -ɛl
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Pronunciation : Audio

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