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Well

adverb

(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'). Synonym: good. "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" Antonym: ill.

Thoroughly or completely; fully; often used as a combining form. "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"

Indicating high probability; in all likelihood. Synonym: easily. "A mistake that could easily have ended in disaster" , "You may well need your umbrella" , "He could equally well be trying to deceive us"

(used for emphasis or as an intensifier) entirely or fully. "Was well aware of the difficulties ahead" , "Suspected only too well what might be going on"

To a suitable or appropriate extent or degree. "The fetus has well developed organs" , "His father was well pleased with his grades"

Favorably; with approval. "He thought well of the book" Antonym: ill.

To a great extent or degree. Synonyms: considerably, substantially. "Painting the room white made it seem considerably (or substantially) larger" , "The house has fallen considerably in value" , "The price went up substantially"

With great or especially intimate knowledge. Synonym: intimately.

With prudence or propriety. "Could not well refuse"

10.

With skill or in a pleasing manner. "He writes well" Antonym: badly.

11.

In a manner affording benefit or advantage. Synonym: advantageously. "The children were settled advantageously in Seattle" Antonyms: disadvantageously, badly.

12.

In financial comfort. Synonym: comfortably. "She has been able to live comfortably since her husband died"

13.

Without unusual distress or resentment; with good humor. "Took the tragic news well" Antonym: badly.

adjective

In good health especially after having suffered illness or injury. "The wound is nearly well" , "A well man" , "I think I'm well; at least I feel well" Antonym: ill.

Resulting favorably. Synonym: good. "It is good that you stayed" , "It is well that no one saw you" , "All's well that ends well"

Wise or advantageous and hence advisable.

noun

A deep hole or shaft dug or drilled to obtain water or oil or gas or brine.

A cavity or vessel used to contain liquid.

An abundant source. Synonyms: fountainhead, wellspring.

An open shaft through the floors of a building (as for a stairway).

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.

verb

(past & past part. welled; pres. part. welling)

Come up, as of a liquid. Synonym: swell. "The currents well up"

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