Well
adverb
In a good or satisfactory way.
She speaks English well.
Often appears as...
- do well
- very well
interjection
Used to express surprise, emotion, or to pause while thinking.
Well, that was unexpected.
Often appears as...
- well then
- well now
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Colloquial
adjective
In good health, not sick.
I'm feeling very well today.
Often appears as...
- well person
- well patient
noun
A hole drilled in the ground to get water, oil or gas.
They have a well in their backyard for water supply.
Often appears as...
- water well
- oil well
adverb
To a great extent or degree.
He knows well what he wants to do in life.
Often appears as...
- know well
- understand well
adverb
Very likely or definitely.
You may well have to do it again.
Often appears as...
- may well
- might well
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To flow out strongly and in large quantities.
Tears were welling up in her eyes.
Often appears as...
- well up
- well out
Usage tips
Idiomatic
adverb
In a good or satisfactory way.
She speaks English well.
Often appears as...
- do well
- very well
interjection
Used to express surprise, emotion, or to pause while thinking.
Well, that was unexpected.
Often appears as...
- well then
- well now
Usage tips
Colloquial
adjective
In good health, not sick.
I'm feeling very well today.
Often appears as...
- well person
- well patient
noun
A hole drilled in the ground to get water, oil or gas.
They have a well in their backyard for water supply.
Often appears as...
- water well
- oil well
adverb
To a great extent or degree.
He knows well what he wants to do in life.
Often appears as...
- know well
- understand well
adverb
Very likely or definitely.
You may well have to do it again.
Often appears as...
- may well
- might well
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To flow out strongly and in large quantities.
Tears were welling up in her eyes.
Often appears as...
- well up
- well out
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 7
Pro Tip 1/2Positive Outcome
Use 'well' to show approval or satisfaction after doing something.
You did well on your exams.
Pro Tip 2/2Comparative Emphasis
Combine 'well' with 'better' or 'best' to compare actions or qualities.
He sings well, but she sings better.
Pro Tip 1/2Positive Outcome
Use 'well' to show approval or satisfaction after doing something.
You did well on your exams.
Pro Tip 2/2Comparative Emphasis
Combine 'well' with 'better' or 'best' to compare actions or qualities.
He sings well, but she sings better.
Pro Tip 1/2Positive Outcome
Use 'well' to show approval or satisfaction after doing something.
You did well on your exams.
Pro Tip 2/2Comparative Emphasis
Combine 'well' with 'better' or 'best' to compare actions or qualities.
He sings well, but she sings better.
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The benefits of a...
the difference may not be apparent to a casual observer. But recent advances in brain imaging technology have given neurolinguists a glimpse into how specific aspects of language learning affect the bilingual brain. It's well known that the brain's left hemisphere is more dominant and analytical in logical processes,
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How the food you eat...
Like the other organs in our bodies, our brains also benefit from a steady supply of micronutrients. Antioxidants in fruits and vegetables strengthen the brain to fight off free radicals that destroy brain cells, enabling your brain to work well for a longer period of time. And without powerful micronutrients,
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Handraising Twin Tiger...
This little chap was the first one born. He was the one that, for the first couple of hours, we were a little worried about. He had a bit of a tougher time. Didn't you? You're doing well. He's nearly the same weight as his brother now. Despite their good health, life for young tigers is precarious.
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What would happen if you...
and can supplement liquid intake while providing valuable nutrients and fiber. Drinking well might also have various long-term benefits. Studies have shown that optimal hydration can lower the chance of stroke, help manage diabetes, and potentially reduce the risk of certain types of cancer.
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Daughter Wolf Sneaks...
but not quite so well for last year's offspring. The youngsters could have their own pups, but for the alpha couple, that would mean more mouths to feed and less for their litter. So, the alpha couple will actively discourage last year's offspring from mating.
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How nature engages your...
but we you know by and large we have become very separated from the landscapes and seascapes we evolved from so could nature imagery maybe help defray that growing deficit and if so how well we know from fMRI studies that
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Bill Gates: The next...
and make the world more just as well as more safe. So I think this should absolutely be a priority. There's no need to panic. We don't have to hoard cans of spaghetti or go down into the basement.
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Genius: Aretha Chain of...
well you only got three chords ah we'll make them sound like a million bucks chain change in recognition of all you've done the people of the world hereby crown you queen also
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Wolf Pack Hunts A Hare PIPE...
To do that here, the wolves must work together. So, the young are raised not only by their parents but by their aunts and uncles as well.
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Injured Elephant Calf...
just like a human toddler harmatan has protected her infant well
Video examples
The benefits of a...
the difference may not be apparent to a casual observer. But recent advances in brain imaging technology have given neurolinguists a glimpse into how specific aspects of language learning affect the bilingual brain. It's well known that the brain's left hemisphere is more dominant and analytical in logical processes,
Video examples
How the food you eat...
Like the other organs in our bodies, our brains also benefit from a steady supply of micronutrients. Antioxidants in fruits and vegetables strengthen the brain to fight off free radicals that destroy brain cells, enabling your brain to work well for a longer period of time. And without powerful micronutrients,
Video examples
Handraising Twin Tiger...
This little chap was the first one born. He was the one that, for the first couple of hours, we were a little worried about. He had a bit of a tougher time. Didn't you? You're doing well. He's nearly the same weight as his brother now. Despite their good health, life for young tigers is precarious.
Video examples
What would happen if you...
and can supplement liquid intake while providing valuable nutrients and fiber. Drinking well might also have various long-term benefits. Studies have shown that optimal hydration can lower the chance of stroke, help manage diabetes, and potentially reduce the risk of certain types of cancer.
Video examples
Daughter Wolf Sneaks...
but not quite so well for last year's offspring. The youngsters could have their own pups, but for the alpha couple, that would mean more mouths to feed and less for their litter. So, the alpha couple will actively discourage last year's offspring from mating.
Video examples
How nature engages your...
but we you know by and large we have become very separated from the landscapes and seascapes we evolved from so could nature imagery maybe help defray that growing deficit and if so how well we know from fMRI studies that
Video examples
Bill Gates: The next...
and make the world more just as well as more safe. So I think this should absolutely be a priority. There's no need to panic. We don't have to hoard cans of spaghetti or go down into the basement.
Video examples
Genius: Aretha Chain of...
well you only got three chords ah we'll make them sound like a million bucks chain change in recognition of all you've done the people of the world hereby crown you queen also
Video examples
Wolf Pack Hunts A Hare PIPE...
To do that here, the wolves must work together. So, the young are raised not only by their parents but by their aunts and uncles as well.
Video examples
Injured Elephant Calf...
just like a human toddler harmatan has protected her infant well
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Vincent Van Gogh
Dutch Painter
I can very well do without God both in my life and in my painting, but I cannot, suffering as I am, do without something which is greater than I am, which is my life, the power to create.
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Martin Luther King, Jr.
American Leader
Whatever your life's work is, do it well. A man should do his job so well that the living, the dead, and the unborn could do it no better.
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Jack London
American Novelist
Life is not a matter of holding good cards, but sometimes, playing a poor hand well.
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Ray Bradbury
American Writer
My favorite writers have been those who've said things well.
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John Ruskin
English Writer
Whether for life or death, do your own work well.
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Alexander Pope
English Poet
Act well your part, there all the honour lies.
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Henry David Thoreau
American Author
What is once well done is done forever.
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Lucius Annaeus Seneca
Roman Statesman
Life, if well lived, is long enough.
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Benjamin Franklin
American Politician
Well done is better than well said.
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Leonardo da Vinci
Italian Artist
Life well spent is long.
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Vincent Van Gogh
Dutch Painter
I can very well do without God both in my life and in my painting, but I cannot, suffering as I am, do without something which is greater than I am, which is my life, the power to create.
Quote examples
Martin Luther King, Jr.
American Leader
Whatever your life's work is, do it well. A man should do his job so well that the living, the dead, and the unborn could do it no better.
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Jack London
American Novelist
Life is not a matter of holding good cards, but sometimes, playing a poor hand well.
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Ray Bradbury
American Writer
My favorite writers have been those who've said things well.
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John Ruskin
English Writer
Whether for life or death, do your own work well.
Quote examples
Alexander Pope
English Poet
Act well your part, there all the honour lies.
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Henry David Thoreau
American Author
What is once well done is done forever.
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Lucius Annaeus Seneca
Roman Statesman
Life, if well lived, is long enough.
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Benjamin Franklin
American Politician
Well done is better than well said.
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Leonardo da Vinci
Italian Artist
Life well spent is long.
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