well

[wel]

well Definition

• 1. in a good or satisfactory way
• 2. in a thorough manner
• 3. a deep hole in the ground from which water, oil, or gas can be obtained

Using well: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "well" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She sings well.

• Example

  The project is going well.

• Example

  He knows the subject well.

• Example

  The doctor examined him well.

• Example

  They dug a well in the backyard.

well Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for well

• adequately
• satisfactorily
• thoroughly
• borehole
• deep hole

Antonyms for well

• badly
• poorly
• shallow

Phrases with well

• as well

  in addition; also

  Example

  I might as well go with you.

• well and good

  used to indicate acceptance of a situation or plan

  Example

  Well and good, but how are we going to pay for it?

• well up

  to fill up with tears or water

  Example

  Her eyes welled up with tears when she heard the news.

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Summary: well in Brief

The word 'well' [wel] has multiple meanings. As an adverb, it means 'in a good or satisfactory way' or 'in a thorough manner.' As a noun, it refers to 'a deep hole in the ground from which water, oil, or gas can be obtained.' It is often used in phrases like 'as well' and 'well and good.'