“well”

Definitions

• adjective

  in good health especially after having suffered illness or injury

  Synonyms: ably, abysm, abyss, acceptably, adeptly, adequately, adroitly, agilely, altogether, amply, appropriately, approvingly

  Antonyms: ill

  • Example:“… appears to be entirely well”
  • Example:“The wound is nearly well.”

• adjective

  resulting favorably

  Synonyms: good

  • Example:“It's a good thing that I wasn't there.”
  • Example:“It is good that you stayed.”

• adjective

  wise or advantageous and hence advisable

  • Example:“It would be well to start early.”

• noun

  a deep hole or shaft dug or drilled to obtain water or oil or gas or brine

• noun

  a cavity or vessel used to contain liquid

• noun

  an abundant source

  Synonyms: wellspring, fountainhead

  • Example:“She was a well of information.”