Pronunciation: /wɛl/
noun a source of supply; a place where water can be drawn
A1 She drank a glass of water from the well in the village.
A2 The farmer dug a new well to provide water for his crops.
B1 The old well in the town square is a popular meeting spot for locals.
B2 The archaeological team discovered an ancient well dating back to Roman times.
C1 The well of knowledge in this field is deep and constantly expanding.
C2 The author's writing is a well of inspiration for aspiring writers.
adjective in good health; free or recovered from illness
A1 She is a well student.
A2 He speaks English well.
B1 The project is progressing well.
B2 The company is known for its well-designed products.
C1 Her presentation was well-received by the audience.
C2 The author is well-regarded in literary circles.
adverb in a good or satisfactory way
A1 She speaks English well.
A2 He plays the piano well.
B1 I know him well enough to trust him.
B2 The team performed well in the competition.
C1 The company is well-known for its innovative products.
C2 The author is well-regarded in literary circles.
formal She performed exceptionally well in the exam, scoring the highest marks in the class.
informal He did really well in the game, leading his team to victory.
slang I aced that test so well, I'm on cloud nine!
figurative The project is coming together well, like a well-oiled machine.
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