English word
Well
Definitions
noun
- an issue of water from the earth : a pool fed by a spring
- something resembling a well in being damp, cool, deep, or dark
- a deep vertical hole
- a source from which something may be drawn as needed
- a pronounced minimum of a variable in physics
- source, origin
- a pit or hole sunk into the earth to reach a supply of water
- a shaft or hole sunk to obtain oil, brine, or gas
- an enclosure in the middle of a ship's hold to protect from damage and facilitate the inspection of the pumps
- a compartment in the hold of a fishing boat in which fish are kept alive
- an open space extending vertically through floors of a structure
- a space having a construction or shape suggesting a well for water
- the area behind a bar in which items used most frequently by a bartender are kept
Synonyms for well
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Synonyms by context
In a pleasing or satisfying manner
adverb
- marvellously
- marvelously
- beautifully
- exceptionally
- favourably
- favorably
- great
- magnificently
- splendidly
In a manner that is appropriate to the circumstances
adverb
- appropriately
- accordingly
- befittingly
- properly
- aptly
- fittingly
- presentably
- satisfactorily
- suitably
- acceptably
Denoting good relations between two or more individuals
adverb
- harmoniously
- affably
- agreeably
- amicably
- amiably
- genially
- happily
- respectfully
- civilly
- cordially
(predicative) In good health
adjective
In an acceptable state or position
adjective
(archaic) Worthy of being recommended
adjective
- advisable
- expedient
- judicious
- prudent
- sensible
- appropriate
- astute
- practical
- provident
- reasonable
A source of water, usually from a hole in the ground
noun
- water hole
- borehole
- spring
- springs
- waterhole
- bore
- pit
- wellspring
- pool
- upwelling
(figuratively) A plentiful source of supply
noun
- reservoir
- repository
- reserve
- stockpile
- supply
- cache
- fountain
- mine
- stream
- surplus
Antonyms for well
Opposite of in a pleasing or satisfying manner
- badly
- awfully
- disastrously
- dreadfully
- horrendously
- horribly
- horridly
- miserably
- terribly
- abominably
Opposite of in a manner that is appropriate to the circumstances
- unacceptably
- deficiently
- improperly
- imprudently
- inadequately
- inappropriately
- unsatisfactorily
- erroneously
- incorrectly
- unsuitably
Opposite of denoting good relations between two or more individuals
- discordantly
- antagonistically
- inharmoniously
- resentfully
- tensely
- uneasily
- bitterly
- conflictingly
- disharmoniously
(predicative) Opposite of in good health
- ill
- sick
- infirm
- unhealthy
- unwell
- debilitated
- indisposed
- ailing
- sickly
- unfit
Opposite of in an acceptable state or position
(archaic) Opposite of well-advised
- inadvisable
- imprudent
- inappropriate
- inexpedient
- injudicious
- unreasonable
- unwise
- careless
- ill-advised
- improper
(figuratively) Opposite of a plentiful source of supply
Opposite of a quantity or supply of something kept for use as needed
- ace
- bit
- dab
- dram
- driblet
- glimmer
- handful
- hint
- lick
- little
Phrases
- all the way
- as luck would have it
- by a happy chance
- by good fortune
- by good luck
- by happy chance
- extremely well
- for the better
- in a satisfactory manner
- in good time
- in the nick of time
- in triumph
- like a house on fire
- like nobody's business
- thank god
- thank goodness
- thank heavens
- thank the stars
- through and through
- to advantage