well
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/wel/
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/wel/
adverb
A1
in a satisfactory manner
She sings well.
A1
thoroughly
Mix the ingredients well.
B1
to a considerable extent
She is well over sixty.
R
easily; without difficulty
She can well afford a new car.
R
very likely
You will well remember the day.
R
reasonably; justifiably
I can't well refuse.
adjective
A1
in good health
I hope you are well.
R
satisfactory; acceptable
Everything is well at home.
R
wise; sensible
It would be well to check the details.
interjection
A1
expressing surprise or indignation
Well, really! That's unbelievable!
A1
indicating acceptance of a situation
Well, it's too late to change it now.
A1
used to show reluctant agreement
Well, I suppose I could help you.
A1
used to resume a conversation
Well, as I was saying, we need to leave early.
A1
used to express uncertainty
‘Can you come tomorrow?’ ‘Well, I'm not sure.’
A1
used to indicate the end of a conversation
Well, I must go. Goodbye!
A1
used to pause before continuing
Well, let's see… I think we need more time.
R
used to correct oneself
There were hundreds of people—well, maybe thousands.
noun
R
a deep hole or shaft in the ground for water
The dog fell down a well.
C1
a hole drilled into the ground for oil
R
a vertical space in a building for light or access
Two generous light wells in the main floor bring light down to the basement.
R
the area in front of the judge in a court
translation
in a satisfactory manner; thoroughly; to a considerable extent; easily; without difficulty; very likely; reasonably; justifiably
in good health; satisfactory; acceptable; wise; sensible
expressing surprise or indignation; indicating acceptance of a situation; used to show reluctant agreement; used to resume a conversation; used to express uncertainty; used to indicate the end of a conversation; used to pause before continuing; used to correct oneself
a deep hole or shaft in the ground for water; a hole drilled into the ground for oil; a vertical space in a building for light or access; the area in front of the judge in a court
Word Forms
Comparative
better
Superlative
best
Plural
wells