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Showing words for WELL using the English dictionary

4 Letter Words for Well

well

3 Letter Words for Well

ell, lew, lwl

Definitions for Well

[1] in a good or satisfactory manner: Business is going well.
[2] thoroughly, carefully, or soundly: to shake well before using; listen well.
[3] in a moral or proper manner: to behave well.
[4] commendably, meritoriously, or excellently: a difficult task well done.
[5] with propriety, justice, or reason: I could not well refuse.
[6] adequately or sufficiently: Think well before you act.
[7] to a considerable extent or degree (often used in combination): a sum well over the amount agreed upon; a well-developed theme.
[8] with great or intimate knowledge: to know a person well.
[9] certainly; without doubt: I anger easily, as you well know.
[10] with good nature; without rancor: He took the joke well.
[11] in good health; sound in body and mind: Are you well? He is not a well man.
[12] satisfactory, pleasing, or good: All is well with us.
[13] proper, fitting, or gratifying: It is well that you didn't go.
[14] in a satisfactory position; well-off: I am very well as I am.
[15] (used to express surprise, reproof, etc.): Well! There's no need to shout.
[16] (used to introduce a sentence, resume a conversation, etc.): Well, who would have thought he could do it?
[17] well-being; good fortune; success: to wish well to someone.
[18] as well , in addition; also; too: She insisted on directing the play and on producing it as well. equally: The town grew as well because of its location as because of its superb climate.
[19] as well as , as much or as truly as; equally as: Joan is witty as well as intelligent.
[20] leave well enough alone , avoid changing something that is satisfactory.
[21] a hole drilled or bored into the earth to obtain water, petroleum, natural gas, brine, or sulfur.
[22] a spring or natural source of water.
[23] an apparent reservoir or a source of human feelings, emotions, energy, etc.: He was a well of gentleness and courtesy.
[24] a container, receptacle, or reservoir for a liquid: the well of ink in a fountain pen.
[25] any sunken or deep, enclosed space, as a shaft for air or light, stairs, or an elevator, extending vertically through the floors of a building.
[26] Nautical . a part of a weather deck between two superstructures, extending from one side of a vessel to the other. a compartment or enclosure around a ship's pumps to make them easily accessible and protect them from being damaged by the cargo.
[27] a hollow compartment, recessed area, or depression for holding a specific item or items, as fish in the bottom of a boat or the retracted wheels of an airplane in flight.
[28] any shaft dug or bored into the earth, as for storage space or a mine.
[29] to rise, spring, or gush, as water, from the earth or some other source (often followed by up, out, or forth ): Tears welled up in my eyes.
[30] to send welling up or forth: a fountain welling its pure water.
[31] like, of, resembling, from, or used in connection with a well.
[32] contraction of we will.
[33] (often used in combination) in a satisfactory manner the party went very well
[34] (often used in combination) in a good, skilful, or pleasing manner she plays the violin well
[35] in a correct or careful manner listen well to my words
[36] in a comfortable or prosperous manner to live well
[37] (usually used with auxiliaries) suitably; fittingly you can't very well say that
[38] intimately I knew him well
[39] in a kind or favourable manner she speaks well of you
[40] to a great or considerable extent; fully to be well informed
[41] by a considerable margin let me know well in advance
[42] (preceded by could, might, or may ) indeed you may well have to do it yourself
[43] informal (intensifier) well safe
[44] all very well used ironically to express discontent, dissent, etc
[45] as well in addition; too (preceded by may or might ) with equal effect you might as well come just as well preferable or advisable it would be just as well if you paid me now
[46] as well as in addition to
[47] just leave well alone or just leave well enough alone to refrain from interfering with something that is satisfactory
[48] well and good used to indicate calm acceptance, as of a decision if you accept my offer, well and good
[49] well up in well acquainted with (a particular subject); knowledgeable about
[50] (when prenominal, usually used with a negative) in good health I'm very well, thank you ; he's not a well man
[51] satisfactory, agreeable, or pleasing
[52] prudent; advisable it would be well to make no comment
[53] prosperous or comfortable
[54] fortunate or happy it is well that you agreed to go
[55] an expression of surprise, indignation, or reproof an expression of anticipation in waiting for an answer or remark
[56] an expression used to preface a remark, gain time, etc well, I don't think I will come
[57] a hole or shaft that is excavated, drilled, bored, or cut into the earth so as to tap a supply of water, oil, gas, etc
[58] a natural pool where ground water comes to the surface
[59] a cavity, space, or vessel used to contain a liquid (in combination ) an inkwell
[60] an open shaft through the floors of a building, such as one used for a staircase
[61] a deep enclosed space in a building or between buildings that is open to the sky to permit light and air to enter
[62] a bulkheaded compartment built around a ship's pumps for protection and ease of access another word for cockpit
[63] a perforated tank in the hold of a fishing boat for keeping caught fish alive
[64] (in England) the open space in the centre of a law court
[65] a source, esp one that provides a continuous supply he is a well of knowledge
[66] to flow or cause to flow upwards or outwards tears welled from her eyes
[67] we will or we shall

Words related to Well

strong, together, good, strongly, closely, smoothly, nicely, fully, successfully, accurately, effectively, completely, properly, correctly, thoroughly, carefully, adequately, efficiently, easily, right

Words nearby Well

welfare statism, welfare work, welfarism, welkin, welkom, well, well and good, well begun is half done, well dressing, well in, well log

Origin of Well

2before 900; (noun) Middle English well(e ), Old English wylle, wella, welle; cognate with German Welle wave; (v.) Middle English wellen, Old English wellan (cognate with Dutch wellen, Old Norse vella ); both noun and v. ultimately akin to weallan to boil

Word origin for Well

Old English wella; related to Old High German wella (German Welle wave), Old Norse vella boiling heat

Synonyms for Well

strong, together, blooming, fine, fit, flourishing, great, hale, hardy, husky, right, sound, trim, whole, able-bodied, alive and kicking, bright-eyed, bushy-tailed, chipper, fresh, hearty, in good health, in the pink, right as rain, robust, sane, solid as a rock, strong as an ox, up to par, vigorous, wholesome, wrapped tight