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well
/wel/
in a satisfactory or successful manner
She performed well in the competition.
She did a good job in the competition.
general
in a satisfactory or successful manner
The team worked well together.
The team collaborated effectively.
Commonly used to describe performance, behavior, or functioning.
general
in good health or condition
He is doing well after the surgery.
He is recovering well after the surgery.
Often used to inquire about someone's health or well-being.
general
a deep hole or pit in the ground
The workers dug a well to access groundwater.
The workers created a well to reach underground water.
Refers to a structure used for water extraction.
figurative
a source of supply or abundance
She is a well of knowledge.
She has a vast amount of knowledge.
Used metaphorically to describe someone or something as a rich source.
Collocations
well donecompliment for a job well donewell-beingstate of being healthy and happywell-knownwidely recognized
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Adverb Usage
Use 'well' to describe how an action is performed, e.g., 'She sings well.'
Gold Rule
Interjection Use
As an interjection, 'well' can express surprise, agreement, or hesitation, e.g., 'Well, that's interesting!'
Word Origin
Old English 'wel', from Proto-Germanic 'welaz', meaning 'good' or 'healthy'.
Usage Notes
Can function as an adverb, interjection, or noun depending on context. As an interjection, it can express surprise or agreement.
Word Breakdown
well
good or satisfactory
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