language note: Well is used mainly in spoken English.
1. adverb
You say well to indicate that you are about to say something.
Sylvia shook hands. 'Well, you go get yourselves some breakfast.'.
Well, I don't like the look of that.
2. adverb
You say well to indicate that you intend or want to carry on speaking.
You can, you know, get paranoid? Well, that's something I really try and avoid.
The trouble with City is that they do not have enough quality players. Well, thatcan easily be rectified.
3. adverb
You say well to indicate that you are changing the topic, and are either going back to something that was being discussed earlier or are going on to something new.
Thank you Lionel, for singing that for us. Well, we'd better tell you what's on theshow between nine and midnight.
Well, let's press on.
4. adverb
You say well to indicate that you have reached the end of a conversation.
'I'm sure you will be an asset,' she added. 'Well, I see it's time for lunch.'
Well, thank you for speaking with us.
5. adverb
You say well to make a suggestion, criticism, or correction seem less definite or rude.
Well, maybe it would be easier to start with a smaller problem.
Well, let's wait and see.
Well, I thought she was a bit unfair about me.
6. adverb
You say well just before or after you pause, especially to give yourself time to think about what you are going to say.
Look, I'm really sorry I woke you, and, well, I just wanted to tell you I was allright.
7. adverb
You say well when you are correcting something that you have just said.
The comet is going to come back in 2061 and we are all going to be able to see it.Well, our offspring are, anyway.
There was a note. Well, not really a note.
Synonyms: possibly, probably, certainly, reasonably More Synonyms of well
8. adverb
You say well to express your doubt about something that someone has said.
[feelings]
'But finance is far more serious.'—'Well, I don't know really.'
'Go on, Dennis.'—'Well, if you're sure.'
9. exclamation
You say well to express your surprise or anger at something that someone has just said or done.
[feelings]
'Imelda,' said Mrs Kennerly. 'That's my name, Tom.'—'Well,' said Tom. 'Imelda. Inever knew.'.
Well, honestly! They're like an old married couple at times.
10. convention
You say well to indicate that you are waiting for someone to say something and often to expressyour irritation with them.
[feelings]
'Well?' asked Barry, 'what does it tell us?'.
'Well, why don't you ask me?' he said finally.
11. convention
You use well to indicate that you are amused by something you have heard or seen, and often to introduce a comment on it.
[feelings]
Well, well, well, look at you.
Bob peered at it. 'Well, well!' he said, 'I haven't seen Spam since the war!' andlaughed.
12.
See oh well
13. very well
More Synonyms of well
well adverb uses
(wel)
Word forms: comparative better, superlative best
1. adverb [ADVERB after verb]
If you do something well, you do it to a high standard or to a great extent.
All the Indian batsmen played well.
He speaks English better than I do.
It is a formula that worked very well indeed.
I don't really know her very well.
2. adverb [ADVERB after verb]
If you do something well, you do it thoroughly and completely.
Mix all the ingredients well.
Wash your hands well with soap.
Synonyms: thoroughly, completely, fully, carefully More Synonyms of well
3. adverb [ADVERB after verb]
If you speak or think wellof someone, you say or think favourable things about them.
'He speaks well of you.'—'I'm glad to hear that.'. [+ of]
It might help people think better of him. [+ of]
Synonyms: favourably, highly, kindly, warmly More Synonyms of well
4. combining form
Well is used in front of past participles to indicate that something is done to a highstandard or to a great extent.
Helen is a very well-known novelist in Australia.
People live longer nowadays, and they are better educated.
British nurses were among the best trained in Europe.
5. adverb
You use well to ask or talk about the extent or standard of something.
How well do you remember your mother, Franzi?
This new career doesn't pay nearly as well as the old one.
Their captain said his team had played as well as it possibly could.
He wasn't dressed any better than me.
6. adverb
You use well in front of a prepositional phrase to emphasize it. For example, if you say that one thing happened well before another, you mean that it happened a long time before it.
[emphasis]
Franklin did not turn up until well after midnight. [+ after]
We often plan our meals well in advance.
They had remained silent until they were well away from the house.
He stands well over six feet tall. [+ over]
Synonyms: considerably, easily, very much, significantly More Synonyms of well
7. adverb [ADVERB adjective]
You use well before certain adjectives to emphasize them.
[emphasis]
She has a close group of friends who are very well aware of what she has suffered.
Men are generally better able to express anger.
The show is well worth a visit.
Synonyms: fully, highly, greatly, completely More Synonyms of well
8. adverb [ADVERB adjective]
Some people use well before adjectives referring to feelings to emphasize that the feeling is very strong.
[informal, emphasis]
I was well happy with my goal.
9. adverb [adv ADV, ADVERB with verb]
You use well after adverbs such as 'perfectly', 'jolly', or 'damn' in order to emphasize an opinion or the truth of what you are saying.
[emphasis]
You know perfectly well I can't be blamed for the failure of that mission.
I'd got myself into this situation and I jolly well had to get myself out of it.
10. adverb
You use well after verbs such as 'may' and 'could' when you are saying what you think is likely to happen.
[emphasis]
The murderer may well come from the estate.
Ours could well be the last generation for which moviegoing has a sense of magic.
well phrases
(wel)
1.
See as well
2.
See as well as
3.
See as well it/he/she might/may
4.
See be just as well
5.
See it is as well to
6.
See would do well to
7.
See may as well
8.
See may/might as well
9.
See all well and good
10.
See well and good
11.
See be well out of it
12.
See well and truly
13.
See well enough
14. all very well
15. to know full well
16. to leave well alone
17. to mean well
18. pretty well
well adjective use
(wel)
adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE]
If you are well, you are healthy and not ill.
I'm not very well today, I can't come in.
I hope you're well.
Synonyms: healthy, strong, sound, fit More Synonyms of well
well noun uses
(wel)
Word forms: plural wells
1. countable noun
A well is a hole in the ground from which a supply of water is extracted.
I had to fetch water from the well.
Synonyms: waterhole, source, spring, pool More Synonyms of well
2. countable noun
A well is an oil well.
About 650 wells are on fire.
well verb uses
(wel)
Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense wells, present participle welling, past tense, past participle welled
1. verb
If liquids, for example tears, well, they come to the surface and form a pool.
Tears welled in her eyes. [VERB]
He fell back, blood welling from a gash in his thigh. [VERB + from]
Synonyms: flow, trickle, seep, run More Synonyms of well
Well up means the same as well6.
Tears welled up in Anni's eyes. [VERBPARTICLE]
2. verb
If an emotion wells in you, it suddenly becomes stronger, to the point where you have to express it.
Gratitude welled in Chryssa. [V + in/inside]
Her love for him welled stronger than ever. [VERB]
Well up means the same as well6.
He could feel the anger welling up inside him. [VP + in/inside]
Hope welled up. [VERBPARTICLE]
Synonyms: rise, increase, grow, mount More Synonyms of well
we'll
(wɪl, STRONG wiːl)
We'll is the usual spoken form of 'we shall' or 'we will'.
Whatever you want to chat about, we'll do it tonight.
Will there be anything else?—If there is, we'll let you know.
well in British English1
(wɛl)
adverbWord forms: better or best
1. (often used in combination)
in a satisfactory manner
the party went very well
2. (often used in combination)
in a good, skilful, or pleasing manner
she plays the violin well
3.
in a correct or careful manner
listen well to my words
4.
in a comfortable or prosperous manner
to live well
5. (usually used with auxiliaries)
suitably; fittingly
you can't very well say that
6.
intimately
I knew him well
7.
in a kind or favourable manner
she speaks well of you
8.
to a great or considerable extent; fully
to be well informed
9.
by a considerable margin
let me know well in advance
10. (preceded bycould, might, or may)
indeed
you may well have to do it yourself
11. informal
(intensifier)
well safe
12. all very well
13. as well
14. as well as
15. just leave well alone
16. well and good
17. well up in
adjective(usually postpositive)
18. (when prenominal, usually used with a negative)
in good health
I'm very well, thank you
he's not a well man
19.
satisfactory, agreeable, or pleasing
20.
prudent; advisable
it would be well to make no comment
21.
prosperous or comfortable
22.
fortunate or happy
it is well that you agreed to go
exclamation
23.
a.
an expression of surprise, indignation, or reproof
b.
an expression of anticipation in waiting for an answer or remark
sentence connector
24.
an expression used to preface a remark, gain time, etc
well, I don't think I will come
Word origin
Old English wel; related to Old High German wala, wola (German wohl), Old Norse val, Gothic waila
well in British English2
(wɛl)
noun
1.
a hole or shaft that is excavated, drilled, bored, or cut into the earth so as to tap a supply of water, oil, gas, etc
2.
a natural pool where ground water comes to the surface
3.
a.
a cavity, space, or vessel used to contain a liquid
b.
(in combination)
an inkwell
4.
an open shaft through the floors of a building, such as one used for a staircase
5.
a deep enclosed space in a building or between buildings that is open to the sky to permit light and air to enter
6.
a.
a bulkheaded compartment built around a ship's pumps for protection and ease of access
b. another word for cockpit
7.
a perforated tank in the hold of a fishing boat for keeping caught fish alive
8.
(in England) the open space in the centre of a law court
9.
a source, esp one that provides a continuous supply
he is a well of knowledge
verb
10.
to flow or cause to flow upwards or outwards
tears welled from her eyes
Word origin
Old English wella; related to Old High German wella (German Welle wave), Old Norse vella boiling heat
we'll in British English
(wiːl)
contraction of
we will or we shall
we'll in American English
(wil; wɪl)
1.
we will
2.
we shall
well in American English1
(wɛl)
noun
1.
a flow of water from the earth; natural spring and pool
2.
a hole or shaft in the earth dug or drilled to tap an underground supply of water, gas, oil, etc.
3.
a source of abundant supply; fount
a book that is a well of information
4.
any of various shafts or deep enclosed spaces resembling a well
; esp.,
a.
an open shaft in a building for a staircase; stairwell
b.
a shaft in a building or between buildings, open to the sky for light and air
c.
an elevator shaft
d. Nautical
an enclosure in the hold of a ship for containing the pumps and protecting them from damage
e.
a compartment in a fishing boat where freshly caught fish are kept
5.
any of various vessels, containers, etc. for holding liquid, as an inkwell
6.
a depression, as on a platter or broiler for catching meat juices
verb intransitive
7.
to flow or spring from or as from a well; gush (up, forth, down, out, etc.)
verb transitive
8.
to pour forth; gush
eyes that welled tears
Word origin
ME welle < OE wella, akin to weallan, to boil up, akin to Ger welle, wave, wallen, to boil < IE base *wel-, to turn, roll > walk, L volvere, to roll
well in American English2
(wɛl)
adverbWord forms: ˈbetter or best
1.
in a pleasing or desirable manner; satisfactorily
work that is going well
2.
in a proper, friendly, or attentive manner
to treat a person well
3.
skillfully; expertly
to sing well
4.
in an appropriate manner; fittingly
spoken well
5.
a.
prosperously; in comfort and plenty
to live well
b.
to one's advantage or well-being
to marry well
6.
with good reason; in justice; properly
one may well ask
7.
satisfactorily in regard to health or physical condition
the patient is doing well
8.
to a considerable extent, degree, or distance
well advanced
9.
thoroughly; fully
stir well before cooking
10.
with certainty; definitely
to know perfectly well what one must do
11.
intimately; familiarly; closely
to know a person well
12.
in good spirit; with good grace
he took the news well
adjectiveWord forms: ˈbetter or best
13.
suitable, proper, fit, right, etc.
it is well that he came
14.
in good health
she is quite well
15.
in a good or satisfactory condition; favorable; comfortable
things are well with us
interjection
16.
used variously to express agreement, resignation, surprise, inquiry, expostulation, etc.
17.
used to preface or resume one's remarks
Idioms:
as well
as well as
wish someone well
Word origin
ME wel < OE, akin to Ger wohl: for IE base see UNRESOLVED CROSS REF: basic sense “according to desire”
well in the Oil and Gas Industry
(wɛl)
Word forms: (regular plural) wells
noun
(Extractive engineering: Field development)
A well is a hole that is dug, drilled, or cut into the earth in order to reach a supplyof water, oil, or gas.
After or during drilling, the well can be evaluated to determine if oil and gas is present using several techniques.
A field is a geographical area in which a number of oil or gas wells produce from a continuous reservoir.
A well is a hole that is dug, drilled, or cut into the earth in order to reach a supplyof water, oil, or gas.
development well, exploration well, flowing well, gas well, horizontal well, kill a well, multilateral well, offset well, shut in a well, smart well, well design, well engineer, well log, well tester, well trajectory, wellbore, wellhead
Related wordsNote that the bottomhole is the lowest or deepest part of a well and that downhole describes equipment or processes that are used inside a well.
More idioms containing
well
someone might as well be hanged for a sheep as a lamb
Examples of 'well' in a sentence
well
Sweet because both volumes speak well of the old fella.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
He has coped reasonably well and often thanks me for all my help and support.
The Sun (2016)
There are teams who you just do well against.
The Sun (2016)
Yet he admits feeling better suited to midfield.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Will newer ones be any better long term?
The Sun (2017)
The quality of men is higher as well.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Drizzle the chicken with olive oil and season well.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
We all think maybe we should have done something better.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It's usually best to keep business and your love life well apart anyway.
The Sun (2016)
Your mind and emotions work so well together.
The Sun (2016)
There were old scores she could pay off as well as old benefits she could return.
Edith Wharton The House of Mirth (1905)
The first point to make is that the system works better than is often supposed.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
You might as well just strap one to each hip.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Improved performance was matched by sharper handling and better steering feel.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
But we thought we might as well go there anyway.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Would prefer it faster but stays well and is one of the bigger dangers.
The Sun (2016)
It has not gone down well with the fans.
The Sun (2011)
We do not have some sort of oil well under our pitch.
The Sun (2013)
Yours might be best off in something completely different.
Martin, April The Guide to Lesbian and Gay Parenting (1993)
Much of the anger is well founded.
Siegel, Bernie S. (MD) Love, Medicine and Miracles (1990)
Judge it right and the coffers may well open up.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Stir really well and spoon into your loaf tin.
Colette Harris, With Theresa Cheung PCOS DIET BOOK: How you can use the nutritional approach to deal with polycysticovary syndrome (2002)
We had better get used to it.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
The lack of consideration given to the needs of victims in the court setting is well documented.
Walklate, Sandra Victimology - the victim and the criminal justice process (1989)
Users come to feel that they cannot perform well without steroids.
Cohen, Julian & Kay, James Taking Drugs Seriously (1994)
The task for his successor is to make the engine smaller but make it work better.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
He had not slept well since he had been there last.
Tepper, Sheri S. A Plague of Angels (1993)
Who was better able to feel characters from the inside while gently judging them fromthe outside?
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
It seems to have turned out well enough.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Why not live as well as you can?
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
You are so much better than this.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
There was a well in the centre surrounded by flies.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
We wish to support researchers to help us better understand the causes and to improve treatments.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
We argued that we had in the past managed well and pushed aggressively earnings per share by using debt.
Thompson, Sir Peter Sharing the Success - the story of NFC (1990)
In other languages
well
British English: well /wɛl/ ADJECTIVE
If you are well, you are healthy and not ill.
I'm not very well today.
American English: well
Arabic: عَلَى ما يُرَام
Brazilian Portuguese: bem
Chinese: 健康的
Croatian: zdrav
Czech: zdravý
Danish: rask
Dutch: goed
European Spanish: bien aconsejable
Finnish: terve
French: bien
German: gut
Greek: υγιής
Italian: bene
Japanese: 申し分ない
Korean: 건강한
Norwegian: godt
Polish: dobry
European Portuguese: bem
Romanian: sănătos
Russian: хороший
Latin American Spanish: sano
Swedish: bra
Thai: ดี สุขสบาย
Turkish: iyi
Ukrainian: здоровий
Vietnamese: khỏe mạnh
British English: well /wɛl/ ADVERB
If you do something well, you do it in a good way.
He draws well.
American English: well
Arabic: بِالإضَافَةِ إِلَى
Brazilian Portuguese: bem
Chinese: 唔，这个，噢
Croatian: dobro
Czech: dobře
Danish: godt
Dutch: op de juiste manier
European Spanish: bien
Finnish: hyvin
French: bien
German: gut
Greek: καλώς
Italian: bene
Japanese: 申し分なく
Korean: 잘
Norwegian: vel
Polish: dobrze szczęśliwie
European Portuguese: bem
Romanian: bine
Russian: хорошо
Latin American Spanish: bien
Swedish: väl
Thai: อย่างชำนาญ
Turkish: pekala
Ukrainian: добре
Vietnamese: tốt tốt đẹp
British English: well /wɛl/ NOUN
A well is a deep hole in the ground from which people take water, oil, or gas.
American English: well
Arabic: بِئْر
Brazilian Portuguese: poço
Chinese: 井
Croatian: izvor
Czech: studna
Danish: brønd
Dutch: put
European Spanish: pozo
Finnish: kaivo
French: puits
German: Brunnen
Greek: πηγάδι
Italian: pozzo
Japanese: 井戸
Korean: 우물
Norwegian: brønn
Polish: studnia
European Portuguese: poço
Romanian: puț
Russian: колодец
Latin American Spanish: pozo
Swedish: brunn
Thai: บ่อ เช่น บ่อแร่ บ่อน้ำมัน บ่อน้ำ
Turkish: kuyu
Ukrainian: колодязь
Vietnamese: giếng
Chinese translation of 'well'
well
(wɛl)
n(c)
(for water) 井 (jǐng) (口, kǒu)
(= oil well) 油井 (yóujǐng)
adv
(= to a high standard) 好 (hǎo)
⇒ She speaks French well.她法语说得好。 (Tā Fǎyǔ shuō de hǎo.)
(= completely) 充分地 (chōngfèn de)
⇒ Mix all the ingredients well.将所有的配料充分混合。 (Jiāng suǒyǒu de pèiliào chōngfèn hùnhé.)
⇒ I don't know him well.我不是很了解他。 (Wǒ bùshì hěn liǎojiě tā.)
(emphatic with adv, adj, phrase) 很 (hěn)
⇒ The film is well worth seeing.这部电影很值得一看。 (Zhè bù diànyǐng hěn zhídé yī kàn.)
adj
(= healthy) 身体(體)好的 (shēntǐ hǎo de)
⇒ He's not very well.他身体不太好。 (Tā shēntǐ bù tài hǎo.)
vi
[tears]涌(湧)上 (yǒngshàng)
int
唔 (ng)
⇒ Well! I don't know what to say to that.唔，我不知道对此该说些什么。 (Ng, wǒ bù zhīdào duì cǐ gāi shuō xiē shénme.)
to do well[person]做得好 (zuò de hǎo) [business]进(進)展顺(順)利 (jìnzhǎn shùnlì)
well done!棒极了！ (bàng jí le!)
well done[meat]煮得老的 (zhǔ de lǎo de)
he did as well as he could他尽(盡)可能做得好 (tā jìn kěnéng zuò de hǎo)
how well do you know him?你对(對)他有多了解？ (nǐ duì tā yǒu duō liǎojiě?)
as well (= in addition) 也 (yě)
X as well as Y (= in addition to) 除了Y还(還)有X (chúle Y háiyǒu X)
you might or may as well tell me你还(還)是告诉(訴)我吧 (nǐ háishì gàosù wǒ ba)
you may or could well be right你很可能是对(對)的 (nǐ hěn kěnéng shì duì de)
it's just as well幸好 (xìnghǎo)
well and truly确(確)实(實)地 (quèshí de)
I don't feel well我觉(覺)得不舒服 (wǒ juéde bù shūfu)
get well soon!早日康复(復)！ (zǎorì kāngfù!)
well, as I was saying ... 那么(麼)，像我刚(剛)才所说(說)的 ... (nàme, xiàng wǒ gāngcái suǒ shuō de ... )
oh well噢，那好吧 (ō, nà hǎo ba)
we'll
(wiːl)
(= we will, we shall)
Additional synonyms
in the sense of kindly
Definition
in a considerate or humane way
She kindly carried our picnic in her rucksack.
Synonyms
benevolently,
politely,
generously,
thoughtfully,
tenderly,
lovingly,
cordially,
affectionately,
helpfully,
graciously,
obligingly,
agreeably,
indulgently,
selflessly,
unselfishly,
compassionately,
considerately
in the sense of markedly
The quality of their relationship improved markedly.
Synonyms
noticeably,
greatly,
clearly,
obviously,
seriously (informal),
signally,
patently,
notably,
considerably,
remarkably,
evidently,
manifestly,
distinctly,
decidedly,
strikingly,
conspicuously,
to a great extent,
outstandingly
in the sense of mine
Definition
a profitable source or abundant supply
a mine of information
Synonyms
source,
store,
fund,
stock,
supply,
reserve,
treasury,
wealth,
abundance,
hoard
in the sense of minutely
The metal is minutely examined to ensure there are no cracks.
Synonyms
precisely,
closely,
exactly,
in detail,
critically,
meticulously,
painstakingly,
exhaustively,
with a fine-tooth comb
in the sense of mount
Definition
to increase or accumulate
For several hours, tension mounted.
Synonyms
increase,
build,
grow,
swell,
intensify,
escalate,
multiply
in the sense of nicely
She has a private income, so they manage very nicely.
Synonyms
satisfactorily,
well,
adequately,
acceptably,
passably
in the sense of nicely
She's just written a book, nicely illustrated and not too technical.
Synonyms
pleasantly,
well,
delightfully,
attractively,
charmingly,
agreeably,
pleasingly,
acceptably,
pleasurably
in the sense of ooze
Definition
to flow or leak out slowly
Blood was still oozing from the wound.
Synonyms
seep,
well,
drop,
escape,
strain,
leak,
drain,
sweat,
filter,
bleed,
weep,
drip,
trickle,
leach,
dribble,
percolate
in the sense of pit
Definition
a large deep opening in the ground
He lost his footing and began to slide into the pit.
Synonyms
hole,
gulf,
depression,
hollow,
trench,
crater,
trough,
cavity,
abyss,
chasm,
excavation,
pothole
in the sense of pour
Definition
to flow or cause to flow out in a stream
Blood was pouring from his broken nose.
Synonyms
flow,
stream,
run,
course,
rush,
emit,
cascade,
gush,
spout,
spew
Synonyms of 'well'
well
Explore 'well' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of probably
Definition
in all likelihood or probability
They probably won't make this plan public until July.
Synonyms
likely,
perhaps,
maybe,
possibly,
presumably,
most likely,
doubtless,
in all probability,
in all likelihood,
perchance (archaic),
as likely as not
in the sense of proper
Definition
correct in behaviour
In those days it was not thought proper for a woman to be on the stage.
Synonyms
polite,
right,
becoming,
seemly,
fitting,
fit,
mannerly,
suitable,
decent,
gentlemanly,
refined,
respectable,
befitting,
genteel,
de rigueur,
ladylike,
meet (archaic),
decorous,
punctilious,
comme il faut
in the sense of proper
Definition
suited to a particular purpose
Please ensure that the proper procedures are followed.
Synonyms
correct,
accepted,
established,
appropriate,
right,
formal,
conventional,
accurate,
exact,
precise,
legitimate,
orthodox,
apt
in the sense of properly
The children always behave properly when we have guests.
Synonyms
politely,
respectfully,
ethically,
decently,
respectably,
decorously,
punctiliously
in the sense of properly
The debate needs to be conducted properly.
Synonyms
correctly,
rightly,
fittingly,
appropriately,
legitimately,
accurately,
suitably,
aptly,
deservedly,
as intended,
in the true sense,
in the accepted or approved manner
in the sense of repository
He was the repository of all important information.
Synonyms
storehouse,
fund,
mine,
oracle
in the sense of reservoir
Definition
a large supply of something
the body's short-term reservoir of energy
Synonyms
store,
stock,
source,
supply,
reserves,
fund,
pool,
accumulation,
stockpile
in the sense of right
Definition
fittingly
If you're not treated right, let us know.
Synonyms
properly,
fittingly,
fairly,
morally,
honestly,
justly,
ethically,
honourably,
righteously,
virtuously
in the sense of right
Definition
morally or legally acceptable or correct
It's not right, leaving her like this.
Synonyms
just,
good,
fair,
moral,
proper,
ethical,
upright,
honourable,
honest,
equitable,
righteous,
virtuous,
lawful
in the sense of robust
Definition
sturdily built
His robust physique counts for much in the modern game.
Synonyms
strong,
tough,
powerful,
athletic,
well,
sound,
fit,
healthy,
strapping,
hardy,
rude,
vigorous,
rugged (US, Canadian),
muscular,
swole (slang),
hench (informal),
sturdy,
hale (old-fashioned),
stout,
staunch,
hearty,
husky (informal),
in good health,
lusty,
alive and kicking,
fighting fit,
sinewy,
brawny,
in fine fettle,
thickset,
fit as a fiddle (informal),
able-bodied
Additional synonyms
in the sense of run
Definition
to flow or cause (liquids) to flow
cisterns to catch rainwater as it ran off the walls
Synonyms
flow,
pour,
stream,
cascade,
go,
move,
issue,
proceed,
leak,
spill,
discharge,
gush,
spout,
course
in the sense of seep
Definition
to leak through slowly
Radioactive water had seeped into underground reservoirs.
Synonyms
ooze,
well,
leak,
soak,
bleed,
weep,
trickle,
leach,
exude,
permeate,
percolate
in the sense of seep
Definition
to leak through slowly
Radioactive water had seeped into underground reservoirs.
Synonyms
ooze,
well,
leak,
soak,
bleed,
weep,
trickle,
leach,
exude,
permeate,
percolate
in the sense of shaft
Definition
a vertical passageway into a mine
old mine shafts
Synonyms
tunnel,
hole,
passage,
burrow,
passageway,
channel
in the sense of significantly
The number supporting him had increased significantly.
Synonyms
very much,
greatly,
hugely,
vastly,
notably,
considerably,
remarkably,
enormously,
immensely,
tremendously,
markedly,
by much
in the sense of sound
Definition
free from damage, injury, or decay
His body was still sound.
Synonyms
fit,
healthy,
robust,
firm,
perfect,
intact,
vigorous,
hale (old-fashioned),
unhurt,
undamaged,
uninjured,
unimpaired,
hale and hearty
in the sense of spout
Definition
(of a liquid or flames) to pour out in a stream or jet
In a storm, water spouts out of the blowhole just like a whale.
Synonyms
stream,
shoot,
gush,
spurt,
jet,
spray,
surge,
discharge,
erupt,
emit,
squirt
in the sense of spring
the hidden springs of consciousness
Synonyms
source,
root,
origin,
well,
beginning,
cause,
fount,
fountainhead,
wellspring
in the sense of spurt
Definition
to gush or cause (something) to gush out in a sudden powerful stream or jet
I saw flames spurt from the roof.
Synonyms
gush,
shoot,
burst,
spring,
jet,
spray,
surge,
erupt,
spew,
squirt
in the sense of stream
Definition
to pour in a continuous flow
Tears streamed down their faces.
Synonyms
flow,
run,
pour,
course,
issue,
flood,
shed,
spill,
emit,
glide,
cascade,
gush,
spout
All related terms of 'well'
as well
You use as well when mentioning something which happens in the same way as something else already mentioned, or which should be considered at the same time as that thing.
oh well
You say oh well to indicate that you accept a situation or that someone else should accept it, even though you or they are not very happy about it, because it is not too bad and cannot be changed .
well in
on good terms or favourably placed (with)
air well
an open shaft passing through the floors of a building for ventilation
dry well
a covered pit filled with gravel or loose stone, into which drainage from roofs , areaways, etc. is piped to seep into the surrounding soil
gas well
a well for obtaining natural gas
live well
to live in luxury
oil well
An oil well is a deep hole which is made in order to get oil out of the ground.
very well
Very well is used to say that you agree to do something or you accept someone's answer , even though you might not be completely satisfied with it.
well-born
Someone who is well-born belongs to an upper-class family.
well-bred
A well-bred person is very polite and has good manners.
well-done
You say ' Well done ' to indicate that you are pleased that someone has done something good .
well-fed
If you say that someone is well-fed , you mean that they get good food regularly.
well-hung
If someone says that a man is well-hung , they are saying that he has a large penis .
well-kept
A well-kept building, street , garden , or other place is always neat and tidy because it is carefully looked after.
well-knit
strong, firm , or sturdy
well log
A well log is a record of the measurements of the rocks penetrated in a well, often printed out as a long piece of paper.
well-made
made to a good or high standard
well-man
a man who, although not ill , attends a health-service clinic for preventive monitoring , health education, and advice
well-men
a man who, although not ill , attends a health-service clinic for preventive monitoring , health education, and advice
well-nigh
Well-nigh means almost, but not completely or exactly .
well-off
Someone who is well-off is rich enough to be able to do and buy most of the things that they want .
well-paid
If you say that a person or their job is well-paid , you mean that they receive a lot of money for the work that they do.
well-read
A well-read person has read a lot of books and has learned a lot from them.
well-set
firmly established
well-used
used or employed often or for a long time; well-worn
well-worn
A well-worn expression , remark , or idea has been used so often that it no longer seems to have much meaning or to be interesting .
carbon well
an area of vegetation , esp a forest, or a phytoplankton-rich sea that absorbs the carbon dioxide produced by the burning of fossil fuels
jolly well
Jolly well is sometimes used to emphasize an opinion or intention , and to express annoyance or anger .
medium well
Meat that is medium well is cooked so that the inside is slightly pink .
offset well
An offset well is a wellbore which is close to a proposed well, and which provides information for planning the proposed well.
smart well
A smart well is a well which has equipment that can be controlled either automatically or by an operator at a remote location .
travel well
If goods such as food products travel well , they can be transported a long way without being damaged or their quality being spoiled .
well-acted
(of a play, film, dramatic part, etc) performed in a skilful manner
well-aimed
(of a missile, punch , etc) having been pointed or directed accurately at a person or object
well-aired
(of bedding , clothes, a room, etc) having been hung up or ventilated to allow air to circulate
well-argued
having been reasoned, proposed , or debated convincingly
well-armed
having many or good weapons
well-aware
having knowledge or awareness
well-being
Someone's well-being is their health and happiness.
well-built
A well-built person, especially a man, has quite a big body and quite large muscles .
well-chosen
carefully selected to produce a desired effect; apt
well-cooked
having been cooked with skill so as to be pleasant to eat
well design
Well design is the features that are considered when planning and constructing a well.
well-digger
a person who digs a well
well-earned
You can use well-earned to indicate that you think something is deserved, usually because the person who gets it has been working very hard.
well enough
If you say that you like something or someone well enough , you mean that you quite like them or find them reasonably acceptable .
well-fitted
(of clothes, a lid , etc) fitting closely or comfortably
well-fixed
having been provided with a generous amount of something, esp money
well-formed
(of a formula, expression, etc) constructed in accordance with the syntactic rules of a particular system; grammatically correct
All related terms of 'well'
as well
( in addition ) 也 yě
oh well
噢，那好吧 ō, nà hǎo ba
well up
( tears, emotions etc ) 涌(湧)上 yǒngshàng
oil well
油井 yóujǐng [ 个(個) gè ]
well-off
富裕的 fùyù de
very well
( agreeing ) 那好吧 nà hǎo ba
well done
( meat ) 煮得老的 zhǔ de lǎo de
well paid
( person ) 拿高薪的 ná gāoxīn de
well-paid
( person ) 报(報)酬优(優)厚的 bàochóu yōuhòu de
well done!
棒极了！ bàng jí le!
well-being
康乐(樂) kānglè
well-built
( person ) 体(體)格健美的 tǐgé jiànměi de
well-known
( person ) 有名的 yǒumíng de
to do well
( person ) 做得好 zuò de hǎo
well-behaved
行为(為)端正的 xíngwéi duānzhèng de
well-dressed
穿着(著)考究的 chuānzhuó kǎojiū de
well-groomed
( person ) 服饰(飾)整洁(潔)的 fúshì zhěngjié de
well-stocked
储(儲)备(備)丰(豐)富 chǔbèi fēngfù
to wear well
经(經)久耐用 jīng jiǔ nàiyòng
well I never!
( inf , o.f. ) 真没(沒)想到！ zhēn méi xiǎngdào!
well/OK then
好吧 hǎo ba
alive and well
安然无(無)恙的 ānrán wúyàng de
get well soon!
早日康复(復)！ zǎorì kāngfù!
well and truly
确(確)实(實)地 quèshí de
to wish sb well
祝某人一切顺(順)利 zhù mǒurén yīqiè shùnlì
X as well as Y
( in addition to ) 除了Y还(還)有X chúle Y háiyǒu X
I don't feel well
我觉(覺)得不舒服 wǒ juéde bù shūfu
it's just as well
幸好 xìnghǎo
to be well equipped
装(裝)备(備)充分的 zhuāngbèi chōngfèn de
well-/heavily-built
( person ) 体(體)态(態)优(優)美/粗笨的 tǐtài yōuměi/cūbèn de
you may as well go
你不妨也去 nǐ bùfáng yě qù
pretty much/pretty well
( inf : more or less ) 差不多 chàbuduō
you might as well go
你不妨也去 nǐ bùfáng yě qù
I know only too well ...
我太了解 ... wǒ tài liǎojiě ...
the firm is doing well
这(這)个(個)公司业(業)绩(績)良好 zhège gōngsī yèjì liánghǎo
to be well provided for
保障生活无(無)忧(憂)的 bǎozhàng shēnghuó wú yōu de
to get on well with sb
与(與)某人相处(處)融洽 yǔ mǒurén xiāngchǔ róngqià
to go down well/badly
( speech, remark, idea ) 受到/不受欢(歡)迎 shòudào/bù shòu huānyíng
to time sth well/badly
某段时(時)间(間)计(計)划(劃)得好/糟糕 mǒu duàn shíjiān jìhuà de hǎo/zāogāo
to turn out well/badly
结(結)果很好/很糟 jiéguǒ hěn hǎo/hěn zāo
how well do you know her?
你对(對)她了解有多少？ nǐ duì tā liǎojiě yǒu duōshao?
how well do you know him?
你对(對)他有多了解？ nǐ duì tā yǒu duō liǎojiě?
it is well-known that ...
... 是众(眾)所周(週)知的 ... shì zhòng suǒ zhōu zhī de
this wine doesn't travel well
这(這)酒不宜长(長)途运(運)输(輸) zhè jiǔ bùyí chángtú yùnshū
to acquit o.s. well/badly
( frm ) 表现(現)良好/不好 biǎoxiàn liánghǎo/bù hǎo
to be well-known for sth
因某事而著名 yīn mǒushì ér zhùmíng
to be well/poorly informed
见(見)多识(識)广(廣)的/孤陋寡闻(聞)的 jiànduō-shíguǎng de/gūlòu-guǎwén de
to come across well/badly
( person ) 留下好/坏(壞)印象 liúxià hǎo/huài yìnxiàng
to get along well with sb
与(與)某人相处(處)融洽 yǔ mǒurén xiāngchǔ róngqià
to get on well with sth
在某方面进(進)展顺(順)利 zài mǒu fāngmiàn jìnzhǎn shùnlì
1 (adverb)
Definition
skilfully
All the team members played well.
Synonyms
skilfully
expertly
adeptly
with skill
professionally
correctly
properly
The children always behave properly when we have guests.
effectively
He has the will and ability to govern effectively.
efficiently
adequately
admirably
ably
conscientiously
proficiently
Opposites
badly
,
incompetently
,
incorrectly
,
ineptly
,
sloppily
,
inexpertly
,
ham-fistedly
,
unskilfully
2 (adverb)
Definition
satisfactorily or pleasingly
I thought the interview went very well.
Synonyms
satisfactorily
nicely
She has a private income, so they manage very nicely.
smoothly
successfully
The doctors have concluded preliminary tests successfully.
capitally
pleasantly
happily
famously (informal)
splendidly
agreeably
like nobody's business (informal)
in a satisfactory manner
Opposites
badly
,
wrongly
,
poorly
,
inadequately
3 (adverb)
Definition
thoroughly
Mix all the ingredients well.
Synonyms
thoroughly
a thoroughly researched and illuminating biography
completely
Dozens of flats have been completely destroyed.
I have fallen completely in love with him.
fully
He had still not fully recovered.
carefully
effectively
efficiently
rigorously
4 (adverb)
Definition
intimately
How well do you know him?
Synonyms
intimately
You have to be willing to get to know your partner intimately.
closely
completely
deeply
Our conversation left me deeply depressed.
fully
personally
profoundly
Opposites
somewhat
,
slightly
,
vaguely
5 (adverb)
Definition
thoroughly
This is obviously a man who's studied his subject well.
Synonyms
carefully
closely
minutely
The metal is minutely examined to ensure there are no cracks.
fully
comprehensively
accurately
The test can accurately predict what a bigger explosion would do.
in detail
Examine the wording in detail before deciding on the final text.
in depth
We will discuss these three areas in depth.
extensively
meticulously
painstakingly
rigorously
scrupulously
assiduously
intensively
from top to bottom
methodically
attentively
conscientiously
exhaustively
6 (adverb)
Definition
favourably
He speaks very well of you.
Synonyms
favourably
She responded favourably to my suggestions.
highly
one of the most highly regarded chefs in the French capital
kindly
She kindly carried our picnic in her rucksack.
warmly
enthusiastically
graciously
approvingly
admiringly
with admiration
appreciatively
with praise
glowingly
with approbation
Opposites
unfavourably
,
coldly
,
unkindly
,
disapprovingly
,
unsympathetically
,
gracelessly
7 (adverb)
Definition
by a considerable margin
Franklin did not turn up until well after midnight.
Synonyms
considerably
Their dinner parties had become considerably less formal.
easily
very much
significantly
The number supporting him had increased significantly.
substantially
The price was substantially higher than had been expected.
markedly
The quality of their relationship improved markedly.
8 (adverb)
Definition
extremely
I am well aware of how much she has suffered.
Synonyms
fully
These debates are discussed fully later in the book.
highly
greatly
People would benefit greatly from a pollution-free vehicle.
completely
amply
This collection amply demonstrates the poet's genius.
very much
thoroughly
considerably
sufficiently
substantially
heartily
We're all heartily sick of all the aggravation.
abundantly
The pages are abundantly illustrated with colour photos.
9 (adverb)
Definition
very likely
The perpetrator may well be someone who was close to the victim.
Synonyms
possibly
I couldn't possibly answer that.
probably
They probably won't make this plan public until July.
certainly
reasonably
conceivably
justifiably
10 (adverb)
Definition
suitably or fittingly
My parents always treated me well.
Synonyms
decently
right
If you're not treated right, let us know.
kindly
fittingly
fairly
easily
correctly
properly
The debate needs to be conducted properly.
readily
politely
suitably
generously
justly
in all fairness
genially
civilly
hospitably
Opposites
unfairly
,
unjustly
,
unsuitably
11 (adverb)
Definition
comfortably or prosperously
We manage to live very well on our combined salaries.
Synonyms
prosperously
comfortably
splendidly
in comfort
in (the lap of) luxury
flourishingly
without hardship
12 (adverb)
Her friends all get on well together.
Synonyms
harmoniously
nicely
She's just written a book, nicely illustrated and not too technical.
pleasantly
happily
politely
famously (informal)
amicably
amiably
agreeably
peaceably
genially
like a house on fire (informal)
1 (adjective)
Definition
in good health
I hope you're well.
Synonyms
healthy
She had a normal pregnancy and delivered a healthy child.
strong
It took me a long while to feel well and strong again.
sound
His body was still sound.
fit
It will take a very fit person to beat me.
blooming
robust
His robust physique counts for much in the modern game.
hale (old-fashioned)
looking hale and hearty
hearty
She was still hearty and strong when she turned 80.
in good health
alive and kicking
fighting fit (informal)
in fine fettle
up to par
fit as a fiddle
I'm fit as a fiddle with energy to spare.
able-bodied
All able-bodied men between eighteen and forty had been drafted.
in good condition
Opposites
poorly
,
ill
,
sick
,
weak
, rundown,
ailing
,
frail
,
feeble
,
sickly
,
unwell
,
below par
,
infirm
,
under-the-weather
,
at death's door
,
green about the gills
,
crook (Australian, New Zealand, informal)
2 (adjective)
Definition
satisfactory or acceptable
He was satisfied that all was well.
Synonyms
satisfactory
I never got a satisfactory answer.
good
He is very good at his job.
right
It's not right, leaving her like this.
fine
It's fine to ask questions as we go along.
happy
a happy coincidence
fitting
The President's address was a fitting end to the campaign.
pleasing
bright
useful
lucky
proper
In those days it was not thought proper for a woman to be on the stage.
thriving
He now owns a thriving antique business.
flourishing
profitable
fortunate
He has had a very fortunate life.
Opposites
wrong
,
unsuccessful
,
unsatisfactory
,
going badly
3 (adjective)
It would be well to check the facts before you speak out.
Synonyms
advisable
It is advisable to book your hotel in advance.
useful
proper
Please ensure that the proper procedures are followed.
prudent
agreeable
Opposites
inadvisable
,
unfitting
,
improper
phrases
See as well
See as well as
1 (noun)
Definition
a hole or shaft bored into the earth to tap a supply of water, oil, or gas
the cost of drilling an oil well
Synonyms
hole
He took a shovel, dug a hole, and buried his possessions.
bore
Water is pumped out to reduce pressure around the well bore.
pit
He lost his footing and began to slide into the pit.
shaft
old mine shafts
2 (noun)
Definition
a hole or shaft bored into the earth to tap a supply of water, oil, or gas
I had to fetch water from the well.
Synonyms
waterhole
source
the source of the Tiber
spring
the hidden springs of consciousness
pool
fountain
In the centre of the courtyard was a round fountain.
fount
3 (noun)
a man with a well of experience and insight
Synonyms
source
fund
He has an extraordinary fund of energy.
mine
a mine of information
treasury
These records are a treasury of information.
reservoir
the body's short-term reservoir of energy
storehouse
repository
He was the repository of all important information.
fount
wellspring
1 (verb)
Definition
to flow upwards or outwards
Blood welled from a gash in his thigh.
Synonyms
flow
A stream flowed down into the valley.
trickle
A tear trickled down his cheek.
seep
Radioactive water had seeped into underground reservoirs.
run
cisterns to catch rainwater as it ran off the walls
issue
A tinny voice issued from a speaker.
spring
pour
Blood was pouring from his broken nose.
jet
A cloud of white smoke jetted out from the trees.
burst
Water burst through the dam and flooded their villages.
stream
Tears streamed down their faces.
surge
discharge
The resulting salty water will be discharged at sea.
trickle
A tear trickled down his cheek.
gush
Piping hot water gushed out of the tap.
ooze
Blood was still oozing from the wound.
seep
Radioactive water had seeped into underground reservoirs.
exude
the fluid that exudes from the cane toad's back
spurt
I saw flames spurt from the roof.
spout
In a storm, water spouts out of the blowhole just like a whale.
2 (verb)
He could feel the anger welling inside him.
Synonyms
rise
We need to increase our charges in order to meet rising costs.
increase
The population continues to increase.
grow
The puddle under the burst pipe was growing.
mount
For several hours, tension mounted.
surge
Surging imports will add to the demand for hard currency.
swell
The human population swelled as migrants moved south.
intensify
They are intensifying their efforts to secure the release of the hostages.
Additional synonyms
in the sense of able-bodied
Definition
strong and healthy
All able-bodied men between eighteen and forty had been drafted.
Synonyms
strong,
firm,
sound,
fit,
powerful,
healthy,
strapping,
hardy,
robust,
vigorous,
sturdy,
hale (old-fashioned),
stout,
staunch,
hearty,
lusty,
right as rain (British, informal),
tough,
capable,
sturdy,
Herculean,
fighting fit,
sinewy,
fit as a fiddle
in the sense of abundantly
Definition
plentifully
The pages are abundantly illustrated with colour photos.
Synonyms
plentifully,
greatly,
freely,
amply,
richly,
liberally,
fully,
thoroughly,
substantially,
lavishly,
extensively,
generously,
in abundance,
profusely,
copiously,
exuberantly,
in profusion,
in plentiful supply,
luxuriantly,
unstintingly,
bountifully,
bounteously,
plenteously,
in great or large numbers
in the sense of accurately
The test can accurately predict what a bigger explosion would do.
Synonyms
precisely,
rightly,
correctly,
closely,
carefully,
truly,
properly,
strictly,
literally,
exactly,
faithfully,
meticulously,
to the letter,
justly,
scrupulously,
truthfully,
authentically,
unerringly,
faultlessly,
veraciously
Additional synonyms
in the sense of amply
Definition
fully or generously
This collection amply demonstrates the poet's genius.
Synonyms
fully,
well,
greatly,
completely,
richly,
liberally,
thoroughly,
substantially,
lavishly,
extensively,
generously,
abundantly,
profusely,
copiously,
plentifully,
unstintingly,
bountifully,
without stinting,
plenteously,
capaciously
in the sense of bore
Definition
a hole or tunnel in the ground drilled in search of minerals, oil, etc.
Water is pumped out to reduce pressure around the well bore.
Synonyms
hole,
tunnel,
shaft,
borehole,
drill hole
in the sense of burst
Definition
to come or go suddenly and forcibly
Water burst through the dam and flooded their villages.
Synonyms
rush,
run,
break,
pour,
jet,
surge,
spill,
break out,
erupt,
cascade,
spout,
gush forth
in the sense of completely
Dozens of flats have been completely destroyed.I have fallen completely in love with him.
Synonyms
totally,
entirely,
wholly,
utterly,
quite,
perfectly,
fully,
solidly,
absolutely,
altogether,
thoroughly,
in full,
every inch,
en masse,
heart and soul,
a hundred per cent,
one hundred per cent,
from beginning to end,
down to the ground,
root and branch,
in toto,
from A to Z,
hook, line and sinker,
lock, stock and barrel
in the sense of deeply
Our conversation left me deeply depressed.
Synonyms
thoroughly,
completely,
seriously,
sadly,
severely,
gravely,
profoundly,
intensely,
to the heart,
passionately,
acutely,
to the core,
feelingly,
movingly,
distressingly,
to the quick,
affectingly
in the sense of discharge
Definition
to cause to pour forth
The resulting salty water will be discharged at sea.
Synonyms
pour forth,
release,
empty,
leak,
emit,
dispense,
void,
gush,
ooze,
exude,
give off,
excrete,
disembogue
in the sense of effectively
He has the will and ability to govern effectively.
Synonyms
efficiently,
successfully,
skilfully,
ably,
competently,
capably,
proficiently
in the sense of exude
Definition
(of a liquid or smell) to seep or flow out slowly and steadily
the fluid that exudes from the cane toad's back
Synonyms
seep,
leak,
sweat,
bleed,
weep,
trickle,
ooze,
emanate,
issue,
filter through,
well forth
in the sense of fine
Definition
satisfactory
It's fine to ask questions as we go along.
Synonyms
satisfactory,
good,
all right,
suitable,
acceptable,
convenient,
agreeable,
hunky-dory (informal),
fair,
O.K. or okay (informal)
in the sense of fit
Definition
in good health
It will take a very fit person to beat me.
Synonyms
healthy,
strong,
robust,
sturdy,
well,
trim,
strapping,
hale (old-fashioned),
in good shape,
in good condition,
in good health,
toned up,
as right as rain,
in good trim,
able-bodied
Additional synonyms
in the sense of fit as a fiddle
Definition
in very good health
I'm fit as a fiddle with energy to spare.
Synonyms
healthy,
strong,
sound,
blooming,
in good shape,
in the pink,
in good form,
in fine fettle,
in rude health,
hale and hearty
in the sense of fitting
Definition
appropriate or proper
The President's address was a fitting end to the campaign.
Synonyms
appropriate,
suitable,
proper,
apt,
right,
becoming,
meet (archaic),
seemly,
correct,
decent,
desirable,
apposite,
decorous,
comme il faut
in the sense of fortunate
Definition
having good luck
He has had a very fortunate life.
Synonyms
lucky,
happy,
favoured,
bright,
golden,
rosy,
on a roll,
jammy (British, slang),
in luck,
having a charmed life,
born with a silver spoon in your mouth
in the sense of fountain
Definition
a natural spring of water
In the centre of the courtyard was a round fountain.
Synonyms
font,
spring,
reservoir,
spout,
fount,
water feature,
well
in the sense of fund
Definition
a supply or store of something
He has an extraordinary fund of energy.
Synonyms
store,
stock,
source,
supply,
mine,
reserve,
treasury,
vein,
reservoir,
accumulation,
hoard,
repository
in the sense of good
Definition
competent or talented
He is very good at his job.
Synonyms
proficient,
able,
skilled,
capable,
expert,
talented,
efficient,
clever,
accomplished,
reliable,
first-class,
satisfactory,
competent,
thorough,
tasty (British, informal),
adept,
first-rate,
adroit,
dexterous
in the sense of greatly
People would benefit greatly from a pollution-free vehicle.
Synonyms
very much,
much,
hugely,
vastly,
extremely,
highly,
seriously (informal),
notably,
considerably,
remarkably,
enormously,
immensely,
tremendously,
markedly,
powerfully,
exceedingly,
mightily,
abundantly,
by much,
by leaps and bounds,
to the nth degree
in the sense of grow
Definition
to increase in size or degree
The puddle under the burst pipe was growing.
Synonyms
get bigger,
spread,
swell,
extend,
stretch,
expand,
widen,
enlarge,
multiply,
thicken
in the sense of gush
Definition
to speak or behave in an overenthusiastic manner
Piping hot water gushed out of the tap.
Synonyms
flow,
run,
rush,
flood,
pour,
jet,
burst,
stream,
cascade,
issue,
spurt,
spout
in the sense of hale
Definition
healthy and robust
looking hale and hearty
Synonyms
healthy,
well,
strong,
sound,
fit,
flourishing,
blooming,
robust,
vigorous,
hearty,
in the pink,
in fine fettle,
right as rain (British, informal),
able-bodied
Additional synonyms
in the sense of strong
Definition
(of an economy, an industry, a currency, etc.) growing, successful, or increasing in value
It took me a long while to feel well and strong again.
Synonyms
fit,
sound,
healthy,
thriving,
blooming,
robust,
hale (old-fashioned),
in good shape,
in good condition,
lusty,
fighting fit,
in fine fettle,
hale and hearty,
fit as a fiddle
in the sense of substantially
The price was substantially higher than had been expected.
Synonyms
considerably,
significantly,
very much,
greatly,
seriously (informal),
remarkably,
markedly,
noticeably,
appreciably
in the sense of successfully
The doctors have concluded preliminary tests successfully.
Synonyms
well,
favourably,
in triumph,
with flying colours,
famously (informal),
swimmingly,
victoriously
in the sense of surge
Definition
to increase quickly and strongly
Surging imports will add to the demand for hard currency.
Synonyms
increase,
rise,
grow,
jump,
boost,
leap,
escalate
in the sense of swell
Definition
(of an emotion) to become more intense
The human population swelled as migrants moved south.
Synonyms
increase,
rise,
grow,
mount,
expand,
surge,
step up,
accelerate,
escalate,
multiply,
grow larger
in the sense of thriving
He now owns a thriving antique business.
Synonyms
successful,
doing well,
flourishing,
growing,
developing,
healthy,
booming,
wealthy,
blooming,
prosperous,
burgeoning,
going strong
in the sense of treasury
These records are a treasury of information.
Synonyms
rich source,
fund,
mine,
storehouse,
repository,
treasure house or trove
in the sense of trickle
Definition
to flow or cause to flow in a thin stream or drops
A tear trickled down his cheek.
Synonyms
dribble,
run,
drop,
stream,
creep,
crawl,
drip,
ooze,
seep,
exude,
percolate
in the sense of trickle
Definition
to flow or cause to flow in a thin stream or drops