well

Pronunciation: US [wel] UK [wel]

adv.Well;;;
n.Wells wells stairwells; the elevator shaft
int.Oh, Oh; OK;
adj.Health good; good; good condition
v.Gush; smoke; outflow overflow
WebHealthy; UM; OK

Synonyms

cradle font fountain fountainhead origin root seedbed spring source wellspring

Definitions in English

n.	1. a deep hole that is dug in the ground to provide a supply of water 2. a deep hole dug in the ground where there is a supply of oil or gas
v.	1. if feelings well or well up inside you, they become very strong 2. if a liquid wells or wells up, it comes to the surface and is about to flow out
adv.	1. in a skillful or effective way; in a complete or thorough way; in a way that is satisfactory 2. very, or very much, used for emphasizing what you are saying; used for emphasizing that a period of time or a distance is long
adj.	1. if you are well, or if you are feeling well, your health is good
int.	1. used for introducing a statement, especially one that you make as a reply; used for replying to someone when you think that there is something slightly wrong with what they have said; used for replying to someone when they are expecting you to say “ yes” but the answer is “ no” 2. used for asking a question or for asking for an explanation 3. used for continuing to tell someone something after a pause; used when telling a story for introducing the words that you or someone else has said 4. used for expressing a feeling such as doubt, surprise, or anger 5. used for ending a discussion or talk

Other Forms

comp.better

superl.best

3sg.wells

Idioms

Example Sentences

A fountain in a waste, A well of water in a country dry.
Source: E. Muir
She saw..that all was not well with him.
Source: W. Irving
Fifty eggs, not new laid, but still well enough.
Source: P. S. Buck
All's well that ends well.
Source: Proverb
Through his clothes fresh blood came welling up with every heart-beat.
Source: J. Reed
Maria watched the tears welling in Helene's eyes.
Source: J. Didion
New peace and happiness welled up inside her.
Source: S. Chitty
A thick brown liquid welled up and quickly filled the hollow.
Source: M. Leitch
By acting well, And understanding, I should..love The end of life.
Source: Wordsworth

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English word well can not be rearranged.
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d - ellw
s - swell
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English words starting with well :
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English words that contain well :
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English words ending with well :
drywell dwell farewell gromwell maxwell swell well