in good health especially after having suffered illness or injury; appears to be entirely well; the wound is nearly well; a well man; I think I'm well; at least I feel well'
well (adj.)
a deep hole or shaft dug or drilled to obtain water or oil or gas or brine
a cavity or vessel used to contain liquid
an abundant source; she was a well of information
[ Syn: wellspring , fountainhead ]
an open shaft through the floors of a building (as for a stairway)
an enclosed compartment in a ship or plane for holding something as e.g. fish or a plane's landing gear or for protecting something as e.g. a ship's pumps
well (n.)
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well); the children behaved well; a task well done; the party went well; he slept well; a well-argued thesis; a well-seasoned dish; a well-planned party; the baby can walk pretty good
[ Syn: good , good , good , good , good , good , good , good , good , good , good , good , good , good , good , good ]
with skill or in a pleasing manner; she dances well; he writes well'
in a manner affording benefit or advantage; she married well; The children were settled advantageously in Seattle
[ Syn: advantageously , advantageously , advantageously , advantageously , advantageously , advantageously , advantageously , advantageously , advantageously , advantageously , advantageously , advantageously , advantageously , advantageously , advantageously , advantageously , advantageously , advantageously , advantageously , advantageously , advantageously , advantageously , advantageously , advantageously , advantageously , advantageously , advantageously , advantageously , advantageously , advantageously , advantageously , advantageously ]
in financial comfort; They live well; she has been able to live comfortably since her husband died
[ Syn: comfortably , comfortably , comfortably , comfortably , comfortably , comfortably , comfortably , comfortably ]
without unusual distress or resentment; with good humor; took the joke well; took the tragic news well'
thoroughly or completely; fully; often used as a combining form; The problem is well understood; she was well informed; shake well before using; in order to avoid food poisoning be sure the meat is well cooked; well-done beef, well-satisfied customers; well-educated'
indicating high probability; in all likelihood; I might well do it; a mistake that could easily have ended in disaster; you may well need your umbrella; he could equally well be trying to deceive us
[ Syn: easily , easily , easily , easily , easily , easily , easily , easily ]
(used for emphasis or as an intensifier) entirely or fully; a book well worth reading; was well aware of the difficulties ahead; suspected only too well what might be going on'
to a suitable or appropriate extent or degree; the project was well underway; the fetus has well developed organs; his father was well pleased with his grades'
favorably; with approval; their neighbors spoke well of them; he thought well of the book'
to a great extent or degree; Im afraid the film was well over budget; painting the room white made it seem considerably (or substantially) larger; the house has fallen considerably in value; the price went up substantially
[ Syn: considerably , considerably , substantially , substantially , considerably , considerably , substantially , substantially , considerably , considerably , substantially , substantially , considerably , considerably , substantially , substantially ]
with great or especially intimate knowledge; we knew them well
[ Syn: intimately , intimately , intimately , intimately , intimately , intimately , intimately , intimately ]
with prudence or propriety; You would do well to say nothing more; could not well refuse'
well (adv.)
resulting favorably; its a good thing that I wasnt there; it is good that you stayed; it is well that no one saw you; alls well that ends well
[ Syn: good ]
wise or advantageous and hence advisable; it would be well to start early'
well (adj.)
come up, as of a liquid; Tears well in her eyes; the currents well up
[ Syn: swell ]