Well

English Meaning

An issue of water from the earth; a spring; a fountain.

1. A deep hole or shaft sunk into the earth to obtain water, oil, gas, or brine.
2. A container or reservoir for a liquid, such as ink.
3. A place where water issues from the earth; a spring or fountain.
4. A mineral spring.
5. A watering place; a spa.
6. An abundant source: a well of information.
7. An open space extending vertically through the floors of a building, as for stairs or ventilation.
8. Nautical An enclosure in a ship's hold for the pumps.
9. Nautical A compartment or recessed area in a ship, used for stowage: an anchor well.
10. Nautical A part of a ship's weather deck enclosed between two watertight bulkheads.
11. A cistern with a perforated bottom in the hold of a fishing vessel for keeping fish alive.
12. An enclosed space for receiving and holding something, such as the wheels of an airplane when retracted.
13. Chiefly British The central space in a law court, directly in front of the judge's bench, where the counsel or solicitor sits.
14. To rise to the surface, ready to flow: Tears welled in my eyes.
15. To rise or surge from an inner source: Anger welled up in me.
16. To pour forth.
17. In a good or proper manner: behaved well.
18. Skillfully or proficiently: dances well.
19. Satisfactorily or sufficiently: slept well.
20. Successfully or effectively: gets along well with people.
21. In a comfortable or affluent manner: lived well.
22. In a manner affording benefit or gain; advantageously: married well.
23. With reason or propriety; reasonably: can't very well say no.
24. In all likelihood; indeed: You may well need your umbrella.
25. In a prudent or sensible manner: You would do well to say nothing more.
26. In a close or familiar manner: knew them well.
27. In a favorable or approving manner: spoke well of them.
28. Thoroughly; completely: well cooked; cooked well.
29. Perfectly; clearly: I well understand your intentions.
30. To a suitable or appropriate degree: This product will answer your needs equally well.
31. To a considerable extent or degree: well over the estimate.
32. With care or attention: listened well.
33. Entirely; fully: well worth seeing.
34. In a satisfactory condition; right or proper: All is well.
35. Not ailing, infirm, or diseased; healthy. See Synonyms at healthy.
36. Cured or healed, as a wound.
37. Of or characterized by the maintenance of good health practices. Often used in combination: a well-baby clinic; a well-child visit to the doctor.
38. Advisable; prudent: It would be well not to ask.
39. Fortunate; good: It is well that you stayed.
40. Used to introduce a remark, resume a narrative, or fill a pause during conversation.
41. Used to express surprise.
42. as well In addition; also: mentioned other matters as well.
43. as well With equal effect: I might as well go.
44. in well with Informal In a position to influence or be favored by: He's in well with management.